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What is a common side effect that patients may experience when contrast agent is infused during a radiographic procedure?
What is a common side effect that patients may experience when contrast agent is infused during a radiographic procedure?
- Temporary feeling of numbness in the extremities
- Temporary headache and blurred vision
- Temporary feeling of coldness and dizziness
- Temporary feeling of warmth, flushing of the face, and an unusual flavor in the mouth (correct)
What is advised for patients prior to an MRI of the urinary system?
What is advised for patients prior to an MRI of the urinary system?
- Continue taking usual medication except for iron supplements (correct)
- Avoid caffeine-containing beverages for at least 1 hour before the scan
- Avoid food for at least 2 hours before the scan
- Avoid iron supplements only
What does a nuclear scan using technetium 99m provide information about?
What does a nuclear scan using technetium 99m provide information about?
- Blood flow before kidney transplantation
- Kidney function (correct)
- Chronic kidney injury
- Renal masses
What is encouraged for patients after a nuclear scan to promote excretion of the radioisotope by the kidneys?
What is encouraged for patients after a nuclear scan to promote excretion of the radioisotope by the kidneys?
What type of contrast agent is used in IV urography?
What type of contrast agent is used in IV urography?
What can an IVP show during an IV urography test?
What can an IVP show during an IV urography test?
What emergency supplies should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction to the contrast agent during urologic testing?
What emergency supplies should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction to the contrast agent during urologic testing?
Why should contrast agents be used with great caution in older patients and in those with renal impairment?
Why should contrast agents be used with great caution in older patients and in those with renal impairment?
Which medications should be discontinued before contrast media administration to prevent adverse effects?
Which medications should be discontinued before contrast media administration to prevent adverse effects?
Why is it important to obtain the patient's allergy history with emphasis on iodine, shellfish, and seafood allergies before urologic testing with contrast agents?
Why is it important to obtain the patient's allergy history with emphasis on iodine, shellfish, and seafood allergies before urologic testing with contrast agents?
Why should patients at risk of contrast-induced nephropathy receive IV hydration prior to the procedure?
Why should patients at risk of contrast-induced nephropathy receive IV hydration prior to the procedure?
Why is it essential to notify the primary provider and radiologist if a patient is allergic or suspected to be allergic to iodine before urologic testing?
Why is it essential to notify the primary provider and radiologist if a patient is allergic or suspected to be allergic to iodine before urologic testing?
