A 47-year-old with suspected variceal bleeding receives octreotide and ceftriaxone. Which additional step is recommended within 12 hours?...

Question

A 47-year-old with suspected variceal bleeding receives octreotide and ceftriaxone. Which additional step is recommended within 12 hours?

Accepted Answer

Urgent band ligation endoscopy

Answer

TIPS in all patients

Answer

Nonselective beta‑blockers during active bleed

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Avoid endoscopy to reduce aspiration risk

Answer

Colonoscopy first

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Variceal Bleeding