A 66-year-old with melena and cirrhosis is admitted. After resuscitation and octreotide, what else should be initiated early for suspected variceal bl...

Question

A 66-year-old with melena and cirrhosis is admitted. After resuscitation and octreotide, what else should be initiated early for suspected variceal bleed?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IV daily

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

High-dose IV PPI only

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Rifaximin immediately

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No antibiotics unless fever

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Variceal Bleeding

A 66-year-old with melena and cirrhosis is admitted. After resuscitation and octreotide, what else should be initiated early for suspected variceal bleed?