A 43-year-old with melena and suspected peptic ulcer bleeding arrives hypotensive. First priority?...

Question

A 43-year-old with melena and suspected peptic ulcer bleeding arrives hypotensive. First priority?

Accepted Answer

Resuscitation with IV crystalloids and blood as needed

Answer

Immediate endoscopy

Answer

High-dose PPI before any resuscitation

Answer

Octreotide infusion first

Answer

Platelet transfusion regardless of count

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding