10 Questions
What type of reactions can occur in response to intravascular iodinated contrast media?
Physiologic and allergic reactions
What is the primary difference between an allergic reaction and an idiosyncratic reaction?
The mechanism of action
What is another term for idiosyncratic reactions?
Anaphylactoid reactions
What type of immune response is involved in an allergic reaction to intravascular iodinated contrast media?
IgE-mediated response
What type of reaction is an allergic-like reaction?
Idiosyncratic reaction
What is a key difference between allergic and idiosyncratic reactions to iodinated contrast media?
The predictability of the reaction
What is a characteristic of idiosyncratic reactions to iodinated contrast media?
They are unpredictable and independent of dose
What is the primary mechanism of allergic-like reactions to iodinated contrast media?
Release of histamine from mast cells
What type of reaction is most likely to occur in response to intravascular iodinated contrast media?
Anaphylactoid reaction
What is a common feature of both allergic and idiosyncratic reactions to iodinated contrast media?
They can be fatal
Learn about the different types of reactions that can occur in response to intravascular iodinated contrast media, including allergic-like and idiosyncratic reactions. Explore the distinctions between allergic and idiosyncratic reactions, and understand the immune response involved in allergic reactions to contrast media.
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