A 52-year-old with suspected peptic ulcer disease due to chronic NSAID use tests negative for H. pylori. Best strategy to reduce recurrent bleeding ri...

Question

A 52-year-old with suspected peptic ulcer disease due to chronic NSAID use tests negative for H. pylori. Best strategy to reduce recurrent bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

Start PPI therapy and stop NSAIDs if possible

Answer

Add misoprostol without PPI

Answer

Switch to high-dose aspirin

Answer

No gastroprotection needed

Answer

Use H2 blocker only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Peptic Ulcer Disease

A 52-year-old with suspected peptic ulcer disease due to chronic NSAID use tests negative for H. pylori. Best strategy to reduce recurrent bleeding risk?