10 Questions
Which of the following drug classes can potentially lower the seizure threshold when used in combination with contrast media during cerebral angiography?
Antipsychotics, antihistamines, analeptics, thioxanthenes, and tricyclic antidepressants
Which of the following statements regarding the effects of contrast media on cardiac function is correct?
Contrast media can potentially cause hypotension in patients taking calcium channel blockers.
Which of the following statements regarding the effects of contrast media on isotope studies is true?
Iodinated contrast media can interfere with the distribution of $^{99m}$Tc-pyrophosphate isotope for bone imaging.
Which of the following statements regarding mixing contrast media with other drugs is correct?
Contrast media should not be mixed with other drugs before intravascular use.
Which of the following statements regarding the effects of contrast media on biochemical assays is correct?
The effects of contrast media on biochemical assays are not mentioned in the given text.
Which of the following contrast materials can be used for ultrasound imaging?
Nanobubbles and microbubbles
Which of the following statements regarding the use of saline as a contrast material is correct?
Saline is used as a negative contrast agent for computed tomography (CT) imaging.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of gas as a contrast material is correct?
Gas can be used as a contrast agent for ultrasound imaging of the gastrointestinal tract.
Which of the following statements regarding gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) is correct?
GBCAs are commonly used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Which of the following statements regarding the administration of contrast media and other drugs is correct?
If the same venous access is used, there should be adequate flushing with normal saline before injecting other drugs.
Test your knowledge on the use of contrast media in radiographic, fluoroscopic, angiographic, and CT imaging. Learn about the different types of contrast agents and their administration routes.
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