Question 61 · LEK · Cirrhosis
Indicate the false statement concerning the treatment of bleeding from esophageal varices:
- A. treatment should include antibiotics.
- B. somatostatin and glypressin show similar efficacy in stopping the bleeding.
- C. patient needs blood transfusion until reaching hemoglobin concentrations of 7-8 g/dL.
- D. transfusions of large volumes of frozen plasma to normalize INR should be avoided.
- E. endoscopy should be performed after 24 hours of hospitalization.
Hint
Recall the recommended time window for endoscopy in suspected variceal bleeding once the patient is resuscitated.
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