Group 2 uses barium Flashcards
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Barium is used in medicine in the form of
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barium sulfate, BaSO4
1
Q
A barium meal or barium swallow containing BaSO4 is given to a patient who needs an
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-ray on their intestines
Barium absorbs X-rays which means the gut shows up white on the image
2
Q
Barium is toxic though can be used in this form because
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Barium sulfate is insoluble so is not absorbed into the blood
The barium meal or swallow is only a small amount for the patient to ingest
3
Q
Barium chloride or barium nitrate solution can be used in the test for sulfate ions, SO42-
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