Radiology: Fluoroscopic Imaging Technique for Congenital Abnormalities

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Which of the following is a common indication for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

Acute urinary tract infection

Urodynamic studies for incontinence

Vesicoureteric reflux

Suspected urinary tract pathology (correct)

What is a contraindication to the use of intravenous contrast media for an IVP?

Loin pain

Impaired renal function, particularly in patients with diabetes (correct)

Suspected urinary tract pathology

Recurrent urinary tract infection

Which of the following is not a recommended patient preparation step for an IVP?

No food for 5 hours prior to the examination

Dehydration to improve image quality (correct)

Establishing venous access

Routine administration of bowel preparation

What is the purpose of the preliminary abdominal radiograph taken before an IVP?

To determine the location of overlying opacities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common indication for performing an IVP?

Study of the urethra during micturition Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication to the use of intravenous contrast media for an IVP?

Contrast medium allergy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an indication for ascending urethrography?

Diagnosing acute urinary tract infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining lateral views during an ascending urethrogram?

To assess for leaks or fistulization into the rectum or vagina Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining oblique views during an ascending urethrogram?

To evaluate for leaks or fistulization Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining stress views during an ascending urethrogram?

To perform urodynamic studies Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale for administering antibiotics to patients undergoing ascending urethrography?

To prevent urinary tract infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of ascending urethrography?

Catheter-related trauma leading to dysuria, frequency, hematuria, and urinary retention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for ascending urethrography?

Vesicoureteric reflux Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inflating the balloon of the catheter with water during ascending urethrography?

To anchor the catheter and occlude the meatus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the technique of ascending urethrography?

Administering a muscle relaxant to the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indication for ascending urethrography?

Vesicoureteric reflux Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining steep oblique films during ascending urethrography?

To prevent urethral overlap or foreshortening Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for ascending urethrography?

Acute urinary tract infection Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a common indication for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

What is a contraindication to the use of intravenous contrast media for an IVP?

Which of the following is not a recommended patient preparation step for an IVP?

What is the purpose of the preliminary abdominal radiograph taken before an IVP?

Which of the following is a common indication for performing an IVP?

What is a contraindication to the use of intravenous contrast media for an IVP?

Which of the following is NOT an indication for ascending urethrography?

What is the purpose of obtaining lateral views during an ascending urethrogram?

What is the purpose of obtaining oblique views during an ascending urethrogram?

What is the purpose of obtaining stress views during an ascending urethrogram?

What is the rationale for administering antibiotics to patients undergoing ascending urethrography?

Which of the following is a potential complication of ascending urethrography?

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for ascending urethrography?

What is the purpose of inflating the balloon of the catheter with water during ascending urethrography?

Which of the following is NOT a step in the technique of ascending urethrography?

Which of the following is an indication for ascending urethrography?

What is the purpose of obtaining steep oblique films during ascending urethrography?

Which of the following is a contraindication for ascending urethrography?

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