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| comments should be made in this order |
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| Informed consent, Allergies, Material used, Amt, Time of administration, Path of administration, Injection site, Name of person administering, Reaction, Time of Reaction, Symptoms, Treatment of reaction, Physician, Time and condition on leaving dept |
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| Included in the documentation sheet |
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| Radiolucent/Dark. Low atomic number. Air. X-rays pass easily |
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| Radiopaque. Light on radiographs. High atomic number. Absorbs 3x more x-rays than bone. Ex: iodine, barium sulfate. |
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| Insoluble in water. Inert compound. Used in alimentary canal. Heavy metal with atomic number 56. Administered orally or rectally |
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| Atomic number 53. Concentration affects viscosity. Oil-based/Water-soluble |
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| Oil-Based Iodinated Contrast Media |
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| Fatty-acid based. Insoluble in water. slowly absorbed. used in studies of lymphatic system. Nonionic |
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| Water-soluble Iodinated Contrast Media |
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| used in studies of urinary, binary, and CV systems. used in studies of digestive system when barium contraindicated. administered orally, rectally, IV, or directly. Ionic |
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| Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, and Gallbladder |
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| Excretory Urography (IVU), IV cholangiography, CT, MRI |
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| Cystography. Myelography. Arthography. Hysterosalpingography. Sialography. Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC) |
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| ____ Low osmolar agents are 5-10 times safer than the older high osmolar ____ agents |
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| a patient should not be left alone or unsupervised in the first ___ after injection |
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| how long should the patient remain on the premises after the injection |
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| previous contrast reaction. asthma. renal problems. diabetes mellitus. metformin therapy. |
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| Essential information that should be sought before contrast injection includes history of: |
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| accumulation of this may result in the development of the serious complication lactic acidosis |
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| should not be administered if the patient is hyperthyroid. MRI is preferred |
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| account for 61% of all hospital errors |
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| Room number or name above bed |
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| What should patients never be identified by? |
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| a suspension fluid that is an inert compound. does not react chemically with the body. absorbs water while in the body. |
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| puts patietns at an increased risk for dehydration |
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| maximum pressure of suction should never exceed |
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| artificial opening into the GI tract that is created surgically to eliminate body waste. |
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| opening created on the abdomen during the ostomy surgery |
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| Occurance that happens in many people when they are given a specific drug. |
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| nausea, vomiting, anxiety, lightheadedness, syncope, headache, itching, and sneezing. |
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| Allergic Reactions. Hypertension or hypotension. Dyspnea, hives, tachycardia. mild laryngeal edema and wheezing. |
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| convulsions, arrhythmias, cardiopulmonary arrest, unresponsiveness, servere hypotension. vasovagal reactions |
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| occurs when injected contrast leaks into the tissues surrounding the vein or when contrast is accidentally injected directly into tissues |
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| Technologists should not attempt injection more than how many times? |
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| Powder-like. Colloidal Suspension. Must be stirred well. Contraindications: perforated hollow viscus, presurgical procedure |
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| The degree of differential absorption resulting from the differing absorption characteristics of the tissues in the body |
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| Diagnostic agents that are introduced into body orifices or injected into the vascular system, to enhance subject contrast. |
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| Mmost common exam performed using a negative contrast agent is the routine ____ |
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| Most commonly used positive contrast agents |
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Atomic Number: 53
Atomic Mass: 126.9 |
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Atomic Number: 56
Atomic Mass: 137.33
A metallic salt |
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| Is not absorbed by the body. Is administered in the form of an inert salt |
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| thick barium is used for __ |
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| referred to as high-osmolality |
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| a solution prepared with water |
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| measurement of the number of particles that can crowd out water molecules in a measured mass of water |
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| Osmoles per Kilogram of water |
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| Osmotic pressure of a solution |
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| movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a semi permeable membrane |
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| the ability or inability of a fluid solution to flow easily |
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| risk of adverse reactions |
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| determines the degree of attenuation |
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| Iodinated Contrast Agents |
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| used for IVU, myelography |
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| does not dissolve into charged particles |
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| expected outcome to injected contrast media |
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| unexpected outcome to injected contrast media |
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| Non-allergic reaction often based on fear or anxiety |
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| Anxiety, lightheadedness, nausea, syncope, mild urticaria |
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| Contrast agent stimulates vagus nerve |
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| Hypotension, bradycardia, no detectable pulse |
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| Moderate to severe urticaria, Laryngospasm, Bronchospasm, Angioedema, Hypotension, Tachycardia |
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| Abnormal protein binds with contrast and can cause renal failure |
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| RBC's get trapped causing pain and blood clots |
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| Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, GB |
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| IVU/IVP, IV Cholangiogram, Brain, Thorax, Venography, Heart |
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| Cystography, Myelography, Arthrography, Sialography, Hysterosalpinography, Percutaneus Transheptic Cholangiography |
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