A 47-year-old with non-variceal UGIB is hemodynamically stable, Hgb 7.4 g/dL. What is appropriate prior to endoscopy?...

Question

A 47-year-old with non-variceal UGIB is hemodynamically stable, Hgb 7.4 g/dL. What is appropriate prior to endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV erythromycin to improve visualization

Answer

Start routine antibiotics

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Give PPI only after endoscopy

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No medication before endoscopy

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Immediate anticoagulation

us-abem MCQ (SBA): UGIB-Pre-Endoscopy Erythromycin