Question

A 59-year-old with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis and suspected variceal bleeding. Which measure is recommended early?

Accepted Answer

Initiate short-term prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Avoid antibiotics to reduce resistance

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb >10 g/dL routinely

Answer

Delay vasoactive therapy until endoscopy

Answer

Emergent colonoscopy

Practice question

A 59-year-old with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis and suspected variceal bleeding. Which measure is recommended early?