Sensitivity Testing Flashcards
Introduction of contrast medium through the tongue?
Sublingual method
Possible effects of intravenous method of sensitivity testing?
Itchiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Enumerate the drugs used for treatment of any reaction to contrast media?
Ampoule Benadryl
Antistine
Epinephrine
Chemical name for Ampoule Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine HC
Corrective action for mild reaction to contrast media?
No treatment necessary, observation is important
Enumerate the methods of sensitivity testing?
Scleral Method
Sublingual Method
Subcutaneous Method
Intravenous Method
Enumerate the classifications of reactions to contrast media?
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Fatal
Possible effects of sublingual method of sensitivity testing?
Tongue irritation
Vomiting
Tongue Swelling
Symptoms of severe reaction to contrast media?
Prolonged drop in blood pressure
Collapse of circulatory system
Angina
Cardiac arrhythmia
Coma, Convulsion and paralysis
Possible effects of scleral method of sensitivity testing?
Redness of eyes
Eye irritation
Eye swelling
Generally administered intramuscularly used for moderately severe allergic reactions? Also known as antihistamines?
Ampoule Benadryl
Symptoms of moderate reaction to contrast media?
Mild drop in blood pressure
Urticaria of increased severity
How often does fatal reactions to contrast media occur?
1 n every 20,00 examinations
Possible effects of subcutaneous method of sensitivity testing?
Dilation
Vomiting
Salivation
Introduction of contrast medium through the skin?
Subcutaneous method
How much contrast media is introduced during sensitivity testing?
1 cc or 1 ml
Bronchodilators used for severe allergic reactions?
Epinephrine
Corrective action for severe reaction to contrast media?
Some hospitalization required as this is possibly life threatening
Relieves itching and irritation when allergic conditions affect the eye? Also called antihistamines?
Antistine
Time frame when Antistines start to take effect and how long does the effects last?
5-10 mins, lasting for 2-6 hours
Introduction of contrast medium through the veins?
Intravenous method
Corrective action for moderate reaction to contrast media?
Some treatment such as histamine needed
Introduction of contrast medium through the eyes?
Scleral Method
Process of introducing 1 cc or 1 ml of pure contrast media to the patient to check if there is any reaction or adverse effect to the patient?
Sensitivity testing
Symptoms of mild reaction to contrast media?
Metallic taste in mouth
Nausea
Flushing of skin
Mild urticaria (hives)
