Ch. 5 - Pharmacology

Question 1

Equipment that might be needed for intravenous drug/contrast medium administration include(s) (3)

Answer 1

Heparin lock. Needles. Infusion set.

Question 2

Body reaction to a sensitizing agent can occur as a result of (3)

Answer 2

Absorption. Injection. Ingestion.

Question 3

Example(s) of negative contrast agents include

Answer 3

Air

Question 4

Which of the following gauge needles has the smallest bore?

Answer 4

23 (whatever the highest number is)

Question 5

What should be the angle formed between the needle and the skin for an intravenous injection?

Answer 5

15 degrees

Question 6

Parenteral administration of drugs may be performed (2)

Answer 6

Intrathecally. Intravenously.

Question 7

What is the most frequently used site for an intravenous injection of contrast agents?

Answer 7

Antecubital vein

Question 8

Mild systemic reaction to intravenous contrast material include all of the following (3)

Answer 8

Nausea. Metallic Taste. Flushed appearance.

Question 9

Terms correctly associated with positive contrast agents include all of the following (3)

Answer 9

Radiopaque. Iodinated. High atomic number.

Question 10

The usual patient preparation for an UGI examination is

Answer 10

NPO 8 hours before the examination