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?

Oral and intravenous Signup and view all the answers

How are antiperistaltic medications relevant to MRI technologists?

They help improve the quality of MRI images by decreasing motion artifact. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common administration route for buscopan?

Oral Signup and view all the answers

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

2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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

Heart palpitations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is used to reduce bowel motility?

Antiperistaltic Signup and view all the answers

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

They are commonly used in certain imaging protocols Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce peristaltic bowel movements for clearer imaging Signup and view all the answers

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

Intravenous or intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a contraindication for Buscopan use?

Acute angle closure glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

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

Small blisters on hands and feet Signup and view all the answers

Which patient group should exercise caution when taking Buscopan?

Patients with myasthenia gravis Signup and view all the answers

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

To relax the biliary tract and reduce spasms Signup and view all the answers

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

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

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

It relaxes the biliary tract and reduces spasms Signup and view all the answers

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

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

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

To cause motion artifacts that can interfere with the MRI images Signup and view all the answers

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

To move food and waste through the gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

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

Sphincter of Oddi Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce peristalsis and bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

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

Dry mouth Signup and view all the answers

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

Liver Signup and view all the answers

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

Intrathecal Signup and view all the answers

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

Inhibiting intestinal contractions Signup and view all the answers

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

Heart palpitations Signup and view all the answers

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

Reducing intestinal spasms Signup and view all the answers

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

Prokinetic agents Signup and view all the answers

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

Hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan) Signup and view all the answers

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

Blocking the action of acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

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

Both IV and IM Signup and view all the answers

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

Loperamide (Imodium) Signup and view all the answers

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

Baclofen (Lioresal) Signup and view all the answers

Antiperistaltic Pharmaceuticals in MRI

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

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

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

What are the common routes of administration for antiperistaltic medications?

How are antiperistaltic medications relevant to MRI technologists?

What is the most common administration route for buscopan?

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

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

Which type of medication is used to reduce bowel motility?

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

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

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

Which condition is a contraindication for Buscopan use?

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

Which patient group should exercise caution when taking Buscopan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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