Pharmacology

Question 1

name the contrast media types -

Answer 1

-iodinated
-water soluble
-barium

Question 2

the following is describing what contrast media?

“positive agents; used to enhance vascular organs & structures (usually IV)”

A. iodinated
B. water soluble
C. barium

Answer 2

iodinated

Question 3

the following is describing what contrast media?

“positive agents; water-soluble; rectal or oral to highlight GI”

A. iodinated
B. water soluble
C. barium

Answer 3

barium

Question 4

the following is describing what contrast media?

“a pharmacologic agent bound to molecules of iodine”

A. iodinated
B. water soluble
C. barium

Answer 4

water soluble

Question 5

which contrast media is mostly used in CT contrast?

Answer 5

water soluble barium sulfate

Question 6

what are the two sub-categories of Iodinated contrast?

Describe them -

Answer 6

ionic and non-ionic

IONIC = high osmolality and cause more adverse reactions

NON-IONIC = low osmolality and cause fewer adverse reactions; more expensive

Question 7

______ are waste products excreted by the kidneys; if high, means the kidney(s) have impaired function

Answer 7

BUN

(Blood Urea Nitrogen)

Question 8

what are the normal BUN levels? - according to jess

Answer 8

7-20 mg/

Question 9

when is contrast media typically used in clinic?

Answer 9

during simulation processes