unit 4 Flashcards

1
Q

if a contrast agent does not readily react with other chemicals or medications, it is said that the contrast agent is

A

inert

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2
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how likely is it for your patient to have a mild contrast reaction

A

1 in 100,000

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3
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how likely is it for your patient to have a moderate contrast reaction

A

1 in 500,000

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4
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how likely is it for your patient to have a severe contrast reaction

A

very unlikely

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5
Q

elicits minimal adverse effects in the body

A

non - toxic contrast agent

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6
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T/F: a stable contrast agent does not break down in the body

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true

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7
Q

what following symptoms would cause you to stop injecting contrast immediately

A

laryngeal edema
dizziness
hives
bronchospasm

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8
Q

contrast types used in ultrasound

A

micro-bubbles

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9
Q

CT,IR and XR use what contrast agents

A

air
iodine
barium
water

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10
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contrast types used in MRI

A

gadolinium
manganese
iron

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11
Q

pruritus, scattered urticaria, rhinorrhea, & brief retching are what contrast reaction symptoms

A

mild contrast reaction

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12
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facial edema, diffuse urticaria, mild laryngeal edema, persistent vomiting are what contrast reaction symptoms

A

moderate contrast reaction

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13
Q

list the severe contrast reaction symptoms

A

pulmonary edema
hypotension
seizures
life threatening arrhythmias

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14
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diaphoresis

A

sweating

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15
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urticaria

A

hives

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16
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laryngeal edema

A

throat swelling

17
Q

rhinorrhea

A

runny nose

18
Q

pruritus

A

itching

19
Q

what are the ABC’s you assess on a patient with a contrast reaction

A

airways
breathing
circulation

20
Q

you are an MRI technologist and inject the patient with a gadolinium nanoparticle for their exam , you notice the most pronounced effect on what aspect of your images

A

contrast resolution