F. handling and disposal of dangerous materials

Question 1

shielding blocks- cerrobend- are made of:

Answer 1

50% - bismuth
25% - lead
13%- Tin
10%- cadmium

• BLT with cheese

Question 2

cadmium dust can affect the:

Answer 2

lung and kidneys

Question 3

lead can affect the

Answer 3

brain

Question 4

The melting pot for blocks should not be higher than

Answer 4

85 degree Celsius

Question 5

standards for handling of and exposure to toxic materials are set by___

Answer 5

OSHA

Question 6

what are chemicals example of carcinogens?

Answer 6

carcinogens

Question 7

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Answer 7

______ are data sheets that give information about how to use and handle specific chemicals and materials in a safe way

Question 8

Common positive contrast agents used for intravenous injections are

intravenous - (veins)

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Answer 8

iodine- based or gadolinium based

Question 9

iodine- based agents are

Answer 9

either ionic or non - ionic

non- ionic contrast has low osmolality and causes fewer adverse reactions and less discomfort for the patient

• used more commonly today
• has a higher cost though

Question 10

gadolinium - based agents are ___

Answer 10

rare earth metals

mainly used for MRI

for CT and MRI used and injected in vein

Question 11

______ ontrast agents are taken orally or rectally

Answer 11

barium-sulfate compounds

effect organs of the digestive tract

Question 12

Screening for patient history will give information on potential adverse reactions

• risk factor include

Answer 12

previous reactions to contrast media

• severe allergies to food and/or medications
• history of asthma, bronchospasm, cardiac disease and/or renal disease

Question 13

___ patients have a higher risk for adverse reactions to contrast media

Answer 13

middle-aged

Question 14

As weight increase, contrast enhancement

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Answer 14

decreases

Question 15

_______ is a blood test that evaluates kidney function

Answer 15

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Question 16

What does BUN measure

Answer 16

amount of urea nitrogen in the blood

Question 17

What is the normal range for BUN

Answer 17

6-24 mg/ dL

Question 18

________ is a blood test that evaluated kidney function and how well they filter waste from blood

Answer 18

Creatinine

Question 19

If there is a huge number of creatine- what does is mean?

Answer 19

the kidneys are not filtering properly

Question 20

Normal serum creatine levels for adult men is

Answer 20

0.74-1.35 mg/dL

Question 21

Normal serum creatine levels for adult women is

Answer 21

0.59-1.04 mg/dL

Question 22

______ is a bloood test tat evaluates the kidneys filtration rate of blood and shows how well they are filtering

Answer 22

Estimated glomerural filtration rate (eGFR)

Question 23

Estimated glomerural filtration rate (eGFR) scores above 60…

Answer 23

is normal

Question 24

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) scores below 60…

Answer 24

indicate kidney disease

Question 25

____ is when a drug, or contrast media, accidentally leaks out from IV or vein and onto patients skin or other soft tissue

Answer 25

extravasation

Question 26

______ is inflammation of the vein

Answer 26

Phlebitis

Question 27

Hives, pruritus, itchy/scratchy throat, nasal congestion, sneezing, conjunctivitis, rhinorrhea, etc. are symptoms of _____ allergic reactions to contrast media

Answer 27

Mild

Question 28

diffuse urticaria, pruritus, erythema, facial edema, throat tightness, hoarseness, or wheezing are symptoms of _____ allergic reactions to contrast media

Answer 28

moderate

Question 29

anaphylactic shock is a _____ allergic reaction

Answer 29

Severe

Question 30

_____ is loss of consciousness and is another severe reaction to contrast

Answer 30

syncope

Question 31

Medications to use after allergic reactions to contrast include:

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Answer 31

epinephrine, albuterol, and an antihistamine