Contrast and Pharmacology Flashcards
What are the two main classifications of contrast?
ionic and non-ionic
Both types of contrast contains _____ which makes it opaque
iodine
Ionic iodinated contrast media contains a positively
charged side chain element called the _____
cation
The cation in ionic iodinated contrast is a salt, usually consisting of sodium, meglumine, or a combination of both. These salts increase the ability for the contrast to _____ which means increased ______
dissolve, solubility
Define osmolatity
amount of dissolved particles in a fluid, such as blood
Ionic contrast media has a big impact on physiologic balance (______) which can result in _____ contrast media reaction
homeostasis
adverse
_____ contrast increases the probability of a contrast media reaction
ionic
Some names of ionic contrast are:
Hypaque, Conray, and Renografin/Gastrografin
Non-ionic contrast is ______ (low/high) osmolatity
low
remains in tact when injecting and does not dissolve in the blood
Of non-ionic and ionic contrast, which one is better tolerated by the body?
non-ionic
Propofol is part of what drug category
anesthetic
Patients in heart failure, liver cirrhosis or hypertension commonly need Lasix to help treat their diseases. Lasix is part of what drug category?
diuretics
Lexapro, Celexa, and Zoloft are trade names of what drugs?
anti-depressant
Dramamine is from what drug category?
Anti-emetics
Advil and Motrin are trade names for what drug?
Ibuprofen
Acetylsalicylic Acid goes by what trade name?
Aspirin
Acetaminophen is also called what?
Tylenol
Analgesics or anti-inflammatory
If you are suffering from hypertension from constricted blood vessels, you may need drugs like Hydralazine from this drug category…
vasodilators
If stressful situations cause serious issues with your ability to function, drugs like Xanax from this category may help…
anti-anxiety
Patients suffering from COPD or Asthma may require this kind of drug…
bronchodilators
If a surgeon is concerned about someone blood clotting post-op, what category of drug would they prescribe?
anti-coagulants
