A 58-year-old with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis and suspected variceal bleed. Which immediate therapy is recommended in addition to resuscitati...

Question

A 58-year-old with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis and suspected variceal bleed. Which immediate therapy is recommended in addition to resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Start prophylactic ceftriaxone 1 g IV daily

Answer

High-dose PPI infusion only

Answer

Octreotide without antibiotics

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Endoscopy after 48 hours

Answer

Tranexamic acid routinely

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Variceal Hemorrhage

A 58-year-old with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis and suspected variceal bleed. Which immediate therapy is recommended in addition to resuscitation?