A 71-year-old with melena and hypotension has UGIB. After resuscitation and PPI infusion, endoscopy shows high-risk ulcer and hemostasis achieved. Dis...

Question

A 71-year-old with melena and hypotension has UGIB. After resuscitation and PPI infusion, endoscopy shows high-risk ulcer and hemostasis achieved. Discharge instructions should include:

Accepted Answer

PPI BID for 14 days and avoid NSAIDs

Answer

Avoid PPI to assess symptoms

Answer

Resume NSAIDs with food

Answer

Stop aspirin for primary prevention permanently

Answer

Take H2 blocker nightly only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding

A 71-year-old with melena and hypotension has UGIB. After resuscitation and PPI infusion, endoscopy shows high-risk ulcer and hemostasis achieved. Discharge instructions should include: