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What is considered the greatest risk factor for predicting future adverse events related to contrast medium exposure?
What is considered the greatest risk factor for predicting future adverse events related to contrast medium exposure?
- A prior allergic-like reaction to the same class of contrast medium (correct)
- A history of asthma
- Allergy to shellfish or povidone-iodine
- Unrelated allergies
Which group of patients is at no greater risk from iodinated contrast medium?
Which group of patients is at no greater risk from iodinated contrast medium?
- Patients with allergy to shellfish
- Patients with an unrelated allergy (correct)
- Patients with a history of renal insufficiency
- Patients with a history of asthma
Is there crossreactivity between different classes of contrast medium for allergic reactions?
Is there crossreactivity between different classes of contrast medium for allergic reactions?
- No, there is no crossreactivity. (correct)
- It depends on the patient's age.
- Yes, there is crossreactivity.
- Crossreactivity is only relevant for asthma patients.
Why is it not recommended to restrict contrast medium use based solely on unrelated allergies?
Why is it not recommended to restrict contrast medium use based solely on unrelated allergies?
Which condition increases the likelihood of an allergic-like contrast reaction and may predispose patients to bronchospasm?
Which condition increases the likelihood of an allergic-like contrast reaction and may predispose patients to bronchospasm?
What is the approximate increased risk of developing a future allergic-like reaction if a patient has had a prior allergic-like reaction to contrast medium?
What is the approximate increased risk of developing a future allergic-like reaction if a patient has had a prior allergic-like reaction to contrast medium?
What are the four general goals in the approach to patients before contrast-enhanced examinations?
What are the four general goals in the approach to patients before contrast-enhanced examinations?
What should the history obtained focus on before contrast media administration?
What should the history obtained focus on before contrast media administration?
What are some common screening questions to be asked during patient selection and preparation?
What are some common screening questions to be asked during patient selection and preparation?
What are the primary considerations regarding allergic-like reactions to modern contrast media?
What are the primary considerations regarding allergic-like reactions to modern contrast media?
Which factor is crucial for achieving the aims of patient selection and preparation before contrast-enhanced examinations?
Which factor is crucial for achieving the aims of patient selection and preparation before contrast-enhanced examinations?
Why is it important to balance the likelihood of an adverse event with the benefits of a contrast-enhanced examination?
Why is it important to balance the likelihood of an adverse event with the benefits of a contrast-enhanced examination?
