This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Stomach & Duodenum, Subject name: Surgery
Which of the following management procedures of acute upper gastrointestinal bleed should possibly be avoided? 
Select and explain. 
A. Intravenous vasopressin, B. Intravenous beta-blockers, C. Endoscopic sclerotherapy, D. Balloon tamponade
B: Intravenous beta-blockers
Answer: B: Intravenous beta-blockers 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Intravenous beta-blockersRef: Sabiston 20th Edition, Page 1142* Betablockers have no role in active variceal bleed.* They are used only in prevention of re-bleeding in Esophageal varices