A 42-year-old woman with dyspepsia has an upper GI bleed managed endoscopically. Which PPI regimen is acceptable post-hemostasis?...

Question

A 42-year-old woman with dyspepsia has an upper GI bleed managed endoscopically. Which PPI regimen is acceptable post-hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

High-dose intermittent (e.g., 40 mg IV/PO 2-4 times daily for 72 hours)

Answer

Standard-dose daily PPI only

Answer

H2-blocker infusion

Answer

No acid suppression

Answer

Misoprostol only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed