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Contrast Media Worksheet

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What is the purpose of contrast agents used in diagnostic imaging?   show
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Positive contrast agents increase/decrease density differences.   show
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What are two examples of positive contrast agents and an exam where they are utilized?   show
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show air, carbon dioxidedouble contrst barium enema  
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Why do we not give a patient barium sulfate if there is a suspected perforation or obstruction?   show
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show Oral/rectal  
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show 37; 33  
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By know what the k edge of the contrast is what information do we gain?   show
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show substance that can easily dissolve in water  
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w/w (weight in weight)   show
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w/v (weight in volume)   show
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Non-ionic, LOCA   show
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Concentration of ions in a dissolved sutstance per unit of solvent.   show
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number of cases of adverse occurences   show
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death rate   show
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Viscosity   show
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What is the purpose of single contrast studies and double contrast studies?   show
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show prednisone and benadryl  
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What is the advantage of non-ioni, LOCA water soluble contrast media?   show
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show non-ionic low osmolarity  
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show Creatine .6-1.5 (greater than 2.0)BUN 8-25 mg (greater than 45)  
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show renal failure (due to creatine and BUN), allergic reaction, iodine sensitivity  
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cardiovascular changes manifested in response to a contrast medium injection and results in lightheadedness, anxiety, diaphoresis, hypotension and bradycartioa.   show
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show give atropine to help  
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What are four mild adverse occurences?   show
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show laryngeal edema, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, anaphylactic shock  
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show O2, suction, crash cart  
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which drug inhibits vasovagal reactions?   show
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show lasix  
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show epinephrine  
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show valium  
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Phenergan   show
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show allergic reaction to contrast  
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If a water soluble contrast was unsafe for myelography what would it have to state?   show
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show oral, sublingual, rectal, inhalation, parenteral  
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show intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intra-arterial, intravenous, intrathecal, subarachnoid  
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show barium sulfate  
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Give an example of a negative contrast agent.   show
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Extravasation   show
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