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Contrast and Fluoro Worksheet Flashcards

1
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By mouth

A

Oral

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2
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Administered rectally

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Rectal

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3
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By needle

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Parenteral

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4
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Against the flow

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Retrograde

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5
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Anatomic areas filled with negative contrast media will appear _____ on radiographs

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Dark

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6
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List examples of positive contrast media:

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-Barium sulfate-Iodinated contrast media

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7
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What is the atomic number of barium?

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56

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8
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What is the chemical of barium sulfate?

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BaSO4

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9
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Describe a colloidal suspension:

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Particles are suspended in the water and will settle out when allowed to sit for too long

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10
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What type of barium is best suited to coat the mucosal lining of the esophagus?

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Thich barium

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11
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What are barium pills used for?

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-To evaluate for strictures in the esophagus

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12
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List contraindications for the administration of barium:

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Perforation or Obstruction

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13
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A patient must undergo a SBS today and is scheduled for abdominal surgery tomorrow. What type of oral contrast should be used?

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Oral iodinated contrast media (water soluble)Ex: Gastrogafin or Gastroview

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14
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What is the most common complication of barium administration?

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Constipation

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15
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List other complications of barium administration:

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-Perforation-Vaginal rupture-Fluid overload-Aspiration-Allergic reactions

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16
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What is the atomic number of iodine?

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53

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17
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A double contrast study involves the administration of what types of contrast media?

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-Radiopaque (pos)-Radiolucent (neg)

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18
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Measure of the total # of particles per kilo of water

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Osmolality

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19
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-Resistance of fluid movement-Measured by force-How thick or thin something is

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Viscosity

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20
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-Dissociate in a solution-Greater chance of a retain

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Ionic Contrast

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21
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-Does not dissociate in a solution-Less chance of adverse reaction

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Non ionic contrast

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22
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What type of contrast media contains the same number of particles as blood plasma?

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IsomolalEx: Visipaque

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23
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List some common side effects of injectable iodinated contrast media:

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-Hot flash-Metalic taste in mouth

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24
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Fluid is injected into tissue

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Extravasation

25
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is vomiting?

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Mild

26
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Arrythmia?

A

Severe

27
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Tachycardia?

A

Moderate

28
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Urticaria?

A

Moderate

29
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Nausea?

A

Mild

30
Q

What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Anaphylactic Shock?

A

Severe

31
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Dyspnea?

A

Moderate

32
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Dysphagia?

A

Moderate

33
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Laryngeal swelling?

A

Severe

34
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What type of reaction to iodinated contrast media is Anxiety?

A

Mild

35
Q

What is the kVp range used for a single contrast barium study?

A

110- 120 kVp

36
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What is the kVp range used for a Double contrast barium study?

A

90 kVp

37
Q

What is the kVp range used for an injectable iodinated contrast study?

A

80-85 kVp

38
Q

What is the normal BUN (blood urea nitrogen)?

A

-8-24 men-6-21 women

39
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What are normal creatine levels?

A

6- 1.2 mg/dl* Many facilities will not inject if above 1.5

40
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What is the normal GFR for normal kidney function?

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90-130

41
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What is the normal GFR for mild kidney damage?

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60-90

42
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What is the normal GFR for moderate kidney damage?

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30-60

43
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What is the normal GFR for severe kidney damage?

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15-30

44
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What is the normal GFR for kidney failure?

A

0-15

45
Q

Describe the valsalva maneuver that can be used during an esophagram?

A

-Deep breath-Bear down like having a bowel movement

46
Q

What kind of patient prep is needed for a UGI?

A

-NPO 9 hours prior-Stomach should be empty

47
Q

Which view in the UGI series is best for evaluation of a hiatal hernia?

A

PA (compression)

48
Q

A SBS is considered complete when the contrast is seen in the:

A

Cecum

49
Q

When the balloon of the retention tip used for a barium enema is inflated with one squeeze, how much air will fill the balloon?

A

90ml

50
Q

Most barium enema bags have a capacity of _____ ml and the tubing is approximately ___ feet long.

A

-3,000ml (3 quarts)-6’

51
Q

What temperature should the barium be for a barium enema be?

A

85-90 degrees

52
Q

What can happen if barium is too hot?

A

Burns

53
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What can happen if barium is too cold?

A

Cramping

54
Q

Describe the sims position?

A

-Modified LAO-Left Lat, roll forward 35-40 degrees, bring right leg up

55
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What should the height of the barium bag be for a barium enema?

A

19-24” above anus

56
Q

Why is it important to void the bladder prior to an intravenous urogram (IVU)?

A

-Rupture avoidance-Dilutes contrast

57
Q

When using compression for an IVU, at what level is the compression placed on the patient?

A

Center at ASIS

58
Q

A nephoromogram is done to visualize:

A

Renal parenchyma

59
Q

When performing the RPO view for an IVU, which kidney is best seen?

A

Right (down side)

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