Patient Selection and Contrast Medium Administration Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Unrelated allergies do not increase the risk significantly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition increases the likelihood of an allergic-like contrast reaction and may predispose patients to bronchospasm?

<p>History of asthma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>~ 5-fold increased risk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four general goals in the approach to patients before contrast-enhanced examinations?

<p>Balance likelihood of an adverse event with the benefit of the examination, ensure contrast medium is appropriate, promote accurate diagnosis and treatment, be prepared to treat a reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the history obtained focus on before contrast media administration?

<p>Identification of factors indicating contraindications or increased likelihood of an adverse event (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common screening questions to be asked during patient selection and preparation?

<p>Historical elements affecting decision-making in patient selection and preparation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary considerations regarding allergic-like reactions to modern contrast media?

<p>Uncommon reactions with iodinated: 0.6% aggregate, 0.04% severe; gadolinium-based: 0.01-0.22% aggregate, 0.008% severe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial for achieving the aims of patient selection and preparation before contrast-enhanced examinations?

<p>Having personnel with sufficient expertise available (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to balance the likelihood of an adverse event with the benefits of a contrast-enhanced examination?

<p><strong>To ensure patient safety while maximizing the benefits of the examination</strong> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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