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Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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Contrast media are used in radiographic imaging to:

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enhance the subject contrast of the area of interest

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2
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Radiographic images that demonstrate few density differences define:

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low subject contrast

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3
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Any contrast agents, including barium, air, and injectable agents can be generally classified as:

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positive and negative

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4
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Generally speaking, radiographic images are the result of x-ray photons being absorbed to varying degrees based on tissue density and thickness. There are five radiographic densities seen on radiographs: air or gas, water, fat, mineral, and metal. The lowest subject contrast between these five densities is between

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water and fat.

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5
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Negative contrast agents

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have low atomic numbers.

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6
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A double-contrast study of the colon is an example of

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a high-contrast examination.
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the use of both a negative and a positive contrast agent on the same image.
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a barium sulfate and air examination.

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7
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Positive contrast agents

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have high atomic numbers.

appear white on radiographs because of the degree of attenuation.

have a tendency to absorb x-ray photon energy to a great extent.

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8
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A common contrast agent used for MRI examinations is

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gadolinium-DTPA.

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9
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For select examinations, air (negative contrast) and radiopaque contrast are used as a pair to outline mucosal linings, joint interspaces, and passageways. These examinations are considered

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double-contrast studies.

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10
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All of the following are true of barium sulfate as a contrast agent EXCEPT

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when mixed with water, it dissolves completely.

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11
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Barium sulfate would be contraindicated for a patient with

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a suspected duodenal bulb perforation

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12
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Stomach examinations using barium sulfate have some degree of risk for patients who are

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sedated

mentally disabled

potentially hypovolemic

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13
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Most adverse reactions to ionic, iodinated contrast agents are caused by

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their osmolality.

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14
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An undesirable characteristic of ionic contrast agents is their

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dissociation into a cation and an anion when dissolved in plasma

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15
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Nonionic iodine contrast agents differ from ionic agents in that nonionics

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do not break down into a cation and an anion.

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16
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The ideal iodinated contrast agent would have what characteristic(s)?
1. High osmolality
2. Low osmolality
3. Nonionic chemical structure
4. Water solubility (hydrophilic)

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2, 3, and 4

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17
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The osmotic effects of ionic contrast agents are a result of the movement of

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water from the body’s cells into the bloodstream, causing increased blood volume and higher blood pressure.

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18
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After the injection of an ionic iodinated contrast agent into a patient for a renal study, the patient complains of a warm feeling and is starting to itch. You notice the patient is developing urticaria. As you monitor the patient, you should

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closely monitor the patient and look for worsening signs such as vomiting and bronchospasm.

inform the radiologist or physician of the patient’s anaphylaxis.

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19
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Laboratory tests to assess a patient’s BUN and creatinine are used to determine the patient’s

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renal function.

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20
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Contrast media that are high in osmolality can be harmful to patients with compromised renal function. Patients who commonly have compromised kidney function include

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patients with diabetes.

elderly patients.

patients with renal disease.

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21
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Nonionic low-osmolality contrast agents have gained tremendous popularity with physicians as a safer choice for iodine contrast examinations. It is important to remember that nonionics

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still pose a risk to renal function.

22
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When using any type of contrast agent for a radiographic examination

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a thorough medical history must be taken by the imaging professional.

23
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A radiopharmaceutical is

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a radioactive material used for nuclear imaging with a gamma camera.

24
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A key distinction between radiographic studies and nuclear studies using radiopharmaceuticals is that

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nuclear studies are generally more functional in nature.
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radiographic examinations are more structural in nature.

both studies use ionizing radiation.

25
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When working with a radiopharmaceutical, the nuclear medicine professional must be aware of

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the half-life of the isotope.
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any isotope spills or leaks.

contamination of isotope that yields image artifacts.

26
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A responsible medical imaging professional will always maintain his or her focus on patients, particularly when any contrast agent is administered. A mandatory prerequisite to these studies is always

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obtain a thorough medical history including allergies and diseases.

27
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When a nonionic contrast agent is injected into an artery such as the carotid, visualization of the artery occurs because

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iodine in the contrast agent mixes with blood and makes the artery radiopaque.

28
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What are the five radiographic densities?

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Air (gas) Fat, Water, Mineral, Metal

29
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What does contrast media do?

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Visualizes anatomy normally not seen on diagnostic medical image

30
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Increased absorption of x-ray photons occurs with bone because calcium

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Has a high atomic number

31
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Regarding contrast media the __________________interaction is what creates the image - without this interaction there would be no image. (True absorption of the beam)

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Photoelectric

32
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Photoelectric interaction appears what color on image?

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White

33
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An increase in Compton interactions results in which of the following?

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Increased tech dose

34
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Negative (air/crystals) are composed of low-atomic number elements. They appear ____________ on image.

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radiolucent

35
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Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD) is a syndrome mostly associated with which type of contrast agent?

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gadolinium based contrast agents

36
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If barium leaks out of the colon and into the abdominal cavity it will be absorbed by the abdominal membranes because it is water soluble.

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False

37
Q

The term used to describe clumping or coming out of suspension is called:

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flocculation

38
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The complication caused by an increase in water absorption by the colon resulting in excess fluid entering the circulatory system is term:

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hypervolemia

39
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When performing a myelogram study, which is the ONLY type of contrast agent that should be used?

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nonionic

40
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When using a ionic contrast agent versus a nonionic contrast agent, the incidence of allergic reactions_______________.

A

increase

41
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Omniscan, Eovist, Teslascan and Vasovist are examples of what type of contrast agents?

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MRI contrast agents

42
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What is the term for the concentration of osmotically active particles and solution?

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osmolarity

43
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What is the term for a negatively charged particle?

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anion

44
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What is the term for an immediately life-threatening systemic hypersensitivity reaction?

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anaphylaxis

45
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Which of the following can result from large amounts of barium sulfate being aspirated?

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death

pneumonitis

granulomas of lung tissue and lymph nodes

46
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Radiopaque contrast media are responsible for approximately what percentage of all acute renal failure events?

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10%

47
Q

What is the term for a heart rhythm disturbance characterized by electrical impulses without cardiac contraction?

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pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

48
Q

High osmolality ROCM can cause some anticoagulation, which can result in bleeding and bruising.

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True

49
Q

When are diatrizoate solutions used most often?
1. renal insufficiency
2. Suspected GI perforation
3. CT studies to reduce artifacts
4. Nuc Med

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2 and 3

50
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Barium sulfate is absorbed through the GI wall.

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False

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