A 65-year-old with suspected variceal bleeding arrives at night. Along with antibiotics, which vasoactive therapy should be started before endoscopy?...

Question

A 65-year-old with suspected variceal bleeding arrives at night. Along with antibiotics, which vasoactive therapy should be started before endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Octreotide infusion

Answer

Nitroglycerin infusion

Answer

Propranolol high dose

Answer

No vasoactive therapy until endoscopy

Answer

Dopamine infusion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Variceal Bleeding