Contrast and Pharmacology

Question 1

What are the two main classifications of contrast?

Answer 1

ionic and non-ionic

Question 2

Both types of contrast contains _____ which makes it opaque

Answer 2

iodine

Question 3

Ionic iodinated contrast media contains a positively
charged side chain element called the _____

Answer 3

cation

Question 4

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 ______

Answer 4

dissolve, solubility

Question 5

Define osmolatity

Answer 5

amount of dissolved particles in a fluid, such as blood

Question 6

Ionic contrast media has a big impact on physiologic balance (______) which can result in _____ contrast media reaction

Answer 6

homeostasis
adverse

Question 7

_____ contrast increases the probability of a contrast media reaction

Answer 7

ionic

Question 8

Some names of ionic contrast are:

Answer 8

Hypaque, Conray, and Renografin/Gastrografin

Question 9

Non-ionic contrast is ______ (low/high) osmolatity

Answer 9

low
remains in tact when injecting and does not dissolve in the blood

Question 10

Of non-ionic and ionic contrast, which one is better tolerated by the body?

Answer 10

non-ionic