40 Questions
What is the purpose of performing antegrade pyelography typically?
To assess for obstruction following placement of a nephrostomy catheter
When is the best time to perform postnephrostomy studies?
After 1-2 days to allow the patient to recover
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy?
Allergic reaction to the contrast medium
What is the purpose of the aftercare following a percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedure?
To monitor for complications and allow the patient to recover
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy?
Uncontrolled bleeding diathesis
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of hysterosalpingography?
Cardiac arrhythmia
What is the significance of intravasation of contrast medium into the venous system during hysterosalpingography?
It is of little significance when water-soluble contrast medium is used.
Which of the following factors may precipitate intravasation of contrast medium during hysterosalpingography?
All of the above
Which of the following is a recommended patient preparation step prior to percutaneous antegrade pyelography and nephrostomy?
Fasting for 4 hours
Which of the following is NOT listed as an indication for percutaneous antegrade pyelography and nephrostomy?
Renal colic
What is the recommended volume of contrast medium for hysterosalpingography?
5 mL
When should the injection be terminated during hysterosalpingography?
When the patient complains of pain or fullness in the loin
What postprocedure observations are recommended after hysterosalpingography?
Observing for fever and rigors
What is a potential complication of using too much contrast medium during hysterosalpingography?
Renal failure
Which is a contraindication for percutaneous renal cyst puncture and biopsy as mentioned in the text?
Bleeding diathesis
What is the purpose of prewarming the contrast medium to body temperature before injection?
To avoid tubal spasm and reduce pain
Which of the following is NOT a recommended aftercare instruction for a patient after hysterosalpingography?
The patient should be advised to avoid sexual intercourse for 1 week
Which of the following is a potential complication of the hysterosalpingography technique?
Uterine or tubal distension proximal to a block or spasm
What is the primary reason for keeping the radiation dose as low as possible during hysterosalpingography?
To reduce the risk of cancer in the patient
Which of the following is a potential complication related to the contrast medium used in hysterosalpingography?
Allergic phenomena, especially if the contrast medium is forced into the circulation
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication related to the contrast medium used during hysterosalpingography?
Formation of emboli due to the contrast medium
Which of the following statements regarding post-procedure care after hysterosalpingography is INCORRECT?
The patient should be advised to avoid strenuous physical activity for at least 4 weeks.
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication related to the technique of hysterosalpingography?
Permanent infertility due to damage to the fallopian tubes
Which of the following statements regarding intravasation of contrast medium during hysterosalpingography is CORRECT?
It is of little significance when water-soluble contrast medium is used.
Which of the following factors may increase the risk of infection after hysterosalpingography?
Previous history of pelvic inflammatory disease
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
Severe cardiac disease
What is the recommended volume of contrast medium to be used for small lesions during hysterosalpingography?
10 mL
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of the retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography technique?
Allergic reaction to the contrast medium
What is the recommended patient preparation for retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
As for surgery
Which of the following is the recommended technique for performing retrograde pyeloureterography in the x-ray department?
Aspirate urine and inject contrast medium under fluoroscopic control
What is the recommended duration for leaving a large bore soft nonlocking straight nephrostomy tube in place following the procedure?
24 hours
Which professional usually determines patient care after a nephrostomy procedure?
Anaesthetist or Urologist
What is one of the immediate complications mentioned in the text regarding nephrostomy procedures?
Inadvertent access to renal vein and IVC
When might a patient need transfusion following a nephrostomy procedure according to the text?
Less than 3% of cases
What is a potential delayed complication of a nephrostomy procedure?
Pseudoaneurysm of an intrarenal artery
In which situation would renal arteriography typically be indicated prior to angioplasty or stent placement?
For renal artery stenosis
What is commonly used to replace diagnostic arteriography for assessing living related renal transplant donors?
MR or CT angiography (MRA or CTA)
'Embolization of vascular renal tumor prior to surgery' is an indication for what procedure according to the text?
'Renal arteriography'
'Contrast medium Flush aortic Selective renal artery injection' is part of the equipment used for which procedure mentioned in the text?
'Renal arteriography'
'Haematuria particularly following trauma, including biopsy' may precede what according to the text?
'Embolization'
Learn about the imaging protocol for hysterosalpingography (HSG) including tips to avoid tubal spasm, importance of low radiation dose, and required images for evaluating the endometrial cavity and tubal patency.
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