Contrast Agent

Question 1

in other term it is Contrast media

Answer 1

CONTRAST AGENTS

Question 2

Substances that have a higher or lower atomic number

Answer 2

CONTRAST AGENTS

Question 3

Taken orally or injected intravenously

Answer 3

CONTRAST AGENTS

Question 4

Dense chemical that is taken orally or intravenously.

Answer 4

IODINE BASED

Question 5

2 types of Iodine Based

Answer 5

IONIC CM
NON-IONIC CM

Question 6

Electrically negative charge acids containing iodine. that ionize in solution and cause more patient discomfort.

Answer 6

IONIC CONTRAST MEDIA

Question 7

Does NOT ionize in solution and is safer, less painful and better tolerated by the patient

Answer 7

NON-IONIC CONTRAST MEDIA

Question 8

A contrast medium in the radiography of the digestive tract because it has no adverse effect on the body and because of its high atomic number of 64.

Answer 8

BARIUM BASED

Question 9

Having a lower atomic number than the surrounding tissues and appear black on the radiograph.

Answer 9

NEGATIVE CONTRAST

Question 10

Air, carbon dioxide, & oxygen

Answer 10

NEGATIVE CONTRAST

Question 11

IMPORTANT FACTORS IN SELECTING CONTRAST
MEDIUM:

Answer 11

-It must be non-toxic and must be safe
-It must produce adequate contrast
-It must have a suitable viscosity.
-It must have a suitable persistence