A 63-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB is stable post-endoscopy. What pre-endoscopy step improves visualization and reduces need for repeat endoscopy?...

Question

A 63-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB is stable post-endoscopy. What pre-endoscopy step improves visualization and reduces need for repeat endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin infusion before endoscopy

Answer

IV proton-pump inhibitor bolus only

Answer

Octreotide infusion for all UGIB

Answer

Prophylactic tranexamic acid

Answer

No pre-endoscopy adjuncts recommended

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed