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When should endoscopy be delayed in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents?
When should endoscopy be delayed in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents?
- When the INR is above 1.5 (correct)
- In hemodynamically stable patients
- Until the bleeding has stopped
- In patients with severe, ongoing bleeding
What is the recommended approach for patients with severe, ongoing bleeding who take anticoagulant medications?
What is the recommended approach for patients with severe, ongoing bleeding who take anticoagulant medications?
- Perform urgent endoscopy and manage antithrombotic medications (correct)
- Delay endoscopy until the bleeding has stopped
- Discontinue anticoagulant medication before performing endoscopy
- Wait until the INR is 2.5 before performing endoscopy
What is the recommended threshold for INR before performing endoscopy in patients taking anticoagulant medications?
What is the recommended threshold for INR before performing endoscopy in patients taking anticoagulant medications?
- INR of 1.5
- INR of 5.0 (correct)
- INR of 2.5
- INR of 2.0
What is the primary consideration for deciding when to perform endoscopy in patients with non-variceal bleeding?
What is the primary consideration for deciding when to perform endoscopy in patients with non-variceal bleeding?
What is the first step in treating active bleeding peptic ulcers?
What is the first step in treating active bleeding peptic ulcers?
What is the recommended approach for patients with ongoing bleeding who are taking antiplatelet agents?
What is the recommended approach for patients with ongoing bleeding who are taking antiplatelet agents?
What is the goal of endoscopic therapy in non-variceal bleeding?
What is the goal of endoscopic therapy in non-variceal bleeding?
When is endoscopic therapy indicated for peptic ulcers?
When is endoscopic therapy indicated for peptic ulcers?
What is the primary purpose of cleaning ulcers and flat spots during endoscopic therapy?
What is the primary purpose of cleaning ulcers and flat spots during endoscopic therapy?
What is the priority in managing active bleeding peptic ulcers?
What is the priority in managing active bleeding peptic ulcers?
What is the first step in the management of non-variceal bleeding?
What is the first step in the management of non-variceal bleeding?
What is the Glasgow-Blatchford score range for hemoglobin in men?
What is the Glasgow-Blatchford score range for hemoglobin in men?
When is it recommended to give omeprazole in the management of non-variceal bleeding?
When is it recommended to give omeprazole in the management of non-variceal bleeding?
What is the next step after resuscitation in the management of non-variceal bleeding?
What is the next step after resuscitation in the management of non-variceal bleeding?
What is the significance of a systolic blood pressure of 100-109 mmHg in the Glasgow-Blatchford score?
What is the significance of a systolic blood pressure of 100-109 mmHg in the Glasgow-Blatchford score?
What is the timing of endoscopy in patients with non-variceal bleeding?
What is the timing of endoscopy in patients with non-variceal bleeding?
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