Question

A 59-year-old man presents with melena from a bleeding duodenal ulcer treated endoscopically with hemostasis. What post-endoscopic medication strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI infusion for 72 hours

Answer

Oral PPI once daily for 3 days then stop

Answer

H2 blocker infusion for 72 hours

Answer

No acid suppression if hemostasis achieved

Answer

Octreotide infusion for 72 hours

Practice question

A 59-year-old man presents with melena from a bleeding duodenal ulcer treated endoscopically with hemostasis. What post-endoscopic medication strategy is recommended?