Antiperistaltic Pharmaceuticals in MRI

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What is the primary reason antiperistaltic medications are prescribed to patients?

  • To improve the quality of MRI scans
  • To relieve stomach cramps resulting from IBS
  • To soothe bladder and uterine cramps
  • To decrease motion artifact from the bowels in abdominal imaging (correct)

Which of the following is a common generic or brand name for an antiperistaltic agent used in MRI?

  • Acetaminophen
  • Glucagon (correct)
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin

What is a potential adverse side effect of hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan)?

  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhea
  • Dry mouth, tachycardia, blurred vision (correct)
  • Nausea

What are the common routes of administration for antiperistaltic medications?

<p>Oral and intravenous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are antiperistaltic medications relevant to MRI technologists?

<p>They help improve the quality of MRI images by decreasing motion artifact. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common administration route for buscopan?

<p>Oral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended administration time for the 20mg/1ml buscopan ampules?

<p>2 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect may occur if buscopan is administered too quickly?

<p>Heart palpitations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is used to reduce bowel motility?

<p>Antiperistaltic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for an MRI technologist to be familiar with buscopan and related medications?

<p>They are commonly used in certain imaging protocols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) in MRI scans?

<p>To reduce peristaltic bowel movements for clearer imaging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is commonly used for Buscopan in MRI procedures?

<p>Intravenous or intramuscular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a contraindication for Buscopan use?

<p>Acute angle closure glaucoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a rare but potential side effect of Buscopan?

<p>Small blisters on hands and feet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which patient group should exercise caution when taking Buscopan?

<p>Patients with myasthenia gravis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of administering Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) during an MRI scan?

<p>To relax the biliary tract and reduce spasms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of Buscopan when administered via intramuscular injection?

<p>Nausea and vomiting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) help improve image quality during an MRI scan?

<p>It relaxes the biliary tract and reduces spasms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended administration route for Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) during an MRI procedure?

<p>Intramuscular (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of peristalsis in the digestive system during an MRI scan?

<p>To cause motion artifacts that can interfere with the MRI images (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of peristalsis in the digestive system?

<p>To move food and waste through the gastrointestinal tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for peristalsis in the biliary tract?

<p>Sphincter of Oddi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of administering Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) during an MRI scan?

<p>To reduce peristalsis and bowel movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of Buscopan tablets?

<p>Dry mouth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for producing bile, a fluid essential for digestion in the biliary tract?

<p>Liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common route of administration for Buscopan?

<p>Intrathecal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of antiperistaltic medications like Buscopan?

<p>Inhibiting intestinal contractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of administering Buscopan too quickly?

<p>Heart palpitations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Buscopan tablets are primarily used for which of the following conditions?

<p>Reducing intestinal spasms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of medication mentioned in the text?

<p>Prokinetic agents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used to reduce peristalsis and gastrointestinal motility during imaging procedures?

<p>Hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of antispasmodic medications like Buscopan?

<p>Blocking the action of acetylcholine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is commonly used for Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) in imaging procedures?

<p>Both IV and IM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is primarily used to treat diarrhea by reducing peristalsis in the intestines?

<p>Loperamide (Imodium) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can act on both skeletal and smooth muscles, reducing spasticity and muscle contractions?

<p>Baclofen (Lioresal) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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