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What is a key characteristic of a contrast medium regarding its reactivity?
What is a key characteristic of a contrast medium regarding its reactivity?
- It must have a mild reaction to the body
- It must be inert and non-reactive (correct)
- It must react with the body's tissues
- It must be highly reactive
Why is it important for a contrast medium to be non-toxic?
Why is it important for a contrast medium to be non-toxic?
- To prevent any harmful effects on the body (correct)
- To make it more expensive
- To increase its visibility
- To ensure it is easily absorbed by the body
What happens to a contrast medium that is absorbed and retained by the body?
What happens to a contrast medium that is absorbed and retained by the body?
- It is stored in the body for future use
- It is broken down into harmless compounds
- It is quickly excreted
- It is not allowed to be used as a contrast medium (correct)
What is the primary concern regarding the absorption of a contrast medium by the body?
What is the primary concern regarding the absorption of a contrast medium by the body?
What is a critical requirement for a contrast medium to ensure patient safety?
What is a critical requirement for a contrast medium to ensure patient safety?
What is a critical consideration for radiologic contrast media?
What is a critical consideration for radiologic contrast media?
What determines the administration method of contrast medium?
What determines the administration method of contrast medium?
What is the primary goal of radiologic contrast medium?
What is the primary goal of radiologic contrast medium?
Why is it essential to consider the excretion of contrast media?
Why is it essential to consider the excretion of contrast media?
What is not a factor in determining the route of contrast medium administration?
What is not a factor in determining the route of contrast medium administration?
What is a characteristic of water soluble contrast media?
What is a characteristic of water soluble contrast media?
Where is water soluble contrast media considered safe to use?
Where is water soluble contrast media considered safe to use?
What is a benefit of using water soluble contrast media in imaging procedures?
What is a benefit of using water soluble contrast media in imaging procedures?
What is true about water soluble contrast media in relation to the abdominal cavity?
What is true about water soluble contrast media in relation to the abdominal cavity?
Which of the following is a characteristic of water soluble contrast media that makes it suitable for use in the abdominal cavity?
Which of the following is a characteristic of water soluble contrast media that makes it suitable for use in the abdominal cavity?
