A 68-year-old with melena and suspected upper GI bleeding is stabilized. Which pre-endoscopy measure is suggested to improve visualization?...

Question

A 68-year-old with melena and suspected upper GI bleeding is stabilized. Which pre-endoscopy measure is suggested to improve visualization?

Accepted Answer

Administer a prokinetic such as erythromycin infusion before endoscopy

Answer

Start octreotide

Answer

Start tranexamic acid

Answer

No pre-endoscopy measures are helpful

Answer

Begin high-dose H2 blocker infusion

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