Question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleed is stabilized. He is H. pylori negative, endoscopy shows high-risk ulcer stigmata treated endoscopically. Which PPI strategy is recommended immediately post-endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI continuous infusion for 72 hours

Answer

Oral PPI daily for 14 days

Answer

No PPI needed after endoscopic hemostasis

Answer

H₂ blocker IV for 72 hours

Answer

Intermittent antacid dosing

Practice question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleed is stabilized. He is H. pylori negative, endoscopy shows high-risk ulcer stigmata treated endoscopically. Which PPI strategy is recommended immediately post-endoscopy?