A 57-year-old on long-term PPI develops pneumonia requiring hospitalization. When should stress ulcer prophylaxis be continued on discharge?...

Question

A 57-year-old on long-term PPI develops pneumonia requiring hospitalization. When should stress ulcer prophylaxis be continued on discharge?

Accepted Answer

Only if there is an ongoing indication (e.g., GI bleed risk)

Answer

Always continue for 8 weeks

Answer

Stop for all patients

Answer

Continue because of age >55

Answer

Continue to prevent recurrence of pneumonia

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