1.
After injection of ROCM, visualization of kidney should begin within?
5-10 mins, 15-30 mins, 30-45 mins, 1 hr: 15-30 mins
2.
All ROCM used for roentgenography are derivatives of triiodinated benzoic acid: False
3.
Barium sulfate is absorbed through the GI wall: False
4.
Diatrizoate solutions are used for oral or rectal administration to aid in dx of GI disorders: True
5.
If the kidneys are functioning normally, what % of an intravascular ROCM is excreted in 24 hrs?
100, 75, 50, 25: 100%
6.
Ionic ROCM exist in salt form, and nonionic ROCM exist in nonsalt form: True
7.
Most ROCM used for roentgenography are derivatives of which?
Barium sulfate, triiodinated benzoic acid, lead oxide, iocetamic acid: Triiodinated benzoic acid
8.
Paramagnetic agents are used in radiology for MRI: True
9.
Radiopaque contrast media are high-density pharmacologic agents used to visualize low-contrast tissues in body: True
10.
Radiopaque contrast media are not available in enteral form; they are available in parenteral form only: False
11.
Spell out MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging
12.
Spell out ROCM: Radiopaque contrast media
13.
To visualize the gallbladder, ROCM are administered most often in which form?
Suspensions, solutions, injections, tablets: Tablets
14.
What is the term for negatively charged particles?
Electron, cation, anion, proton: Anion
15.
What is the term for the concentration of osmotically active particles in solution?
Osmosis, osmolality, osmotic activity, osmolarity: Osmolarity
16.
Why is barium sulfate not used during CT exams?
Danger of electric shock, creation of image artifacts, nonvisualization of mucosa, insufficient kV to penetrate contrast: Creation of image artifacts