Pharmacology Flashcard-Contrast agents

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Most contrast media used for Intravenous use are derivatives of which of the following? barium sulfate, tri iodinated benzoic acid, lead oxide, locetamic acid

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tri iodinated benzoic acid

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In Classifying IV contrast agents, the total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram (weight) of water defines..

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Osmolality

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What is the term for a negatively charged particle that is part of a high osmolality ionic contrast agent (HOCM)?

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Anion

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Why is barium sulfate typically not used for CT exams?

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Creation of Image artifacts

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If a patient has normal kidney function, what percent of intravascular contrast media will be excreted in a 24 hour period?

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100 %

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Which of the following is a low osmolality non-ionic contrast (LOCM) agent? Ioversol, Diatrizoate meglumine, Iothalamate meglumine, Ioxaglate sodium

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Ioversol

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Which of the following is a high osmolality ionic contrast (HOCM) agent? Ioversol, Diatrizoate sodium, Iopamidol, Iohexol

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Diatrizoate sodium

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Which of the following is a contrast agent used for MRI? gadolinium, Diatrizoate meglumine, Iopamidol, Iohexol

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gadolinium

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Barium sulfate is excreted through…

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The GI tract

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Which of the following is an isosmolar contrast agent? Ioversol, Diatrizoate meglumine, Iodixanol, Iohexol

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Iodixanol