A 68-year-old with prior variceal bleed is now stable. Secondary prophylaxis to reduce rebleeding includes:...

Question

A 68-year-old with prior variceal bleed is now stable. Secondary prophylaxis to reduce rebleeding includes:

Accepted Answer

Nonselective beta-blocker plus scheduled EVL

Answer

Propranolol alone only

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Endoscopic variceal ligation alone only

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PPI therapy only

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Aspirin therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Variceal Bleed Secondary Prophylaxis