Question

8. Explain how best to correctly schedule multiple examinations that require contrast on the same patient. (1 point).

9. Describe symptoms a patient having a mild reaction to iodinated contrast media might experience and their usual treatment (1 point).

Answer 1

8) Some depts. may schedule a series of several exams in one day.

Results in a single bowel prep, single period of fasting, shortened hospital stay.

Ultimately up to radiologist and is stated in the procedure manual.

9) Mild reactions include a feeling of warmth, nausea, vomiting, cough , sneezing , dizziness ,altered tasting , hives, flushing ,chills etc . Generally, these symptoms occur only for a short period of time , close monitoring is required and do not require treatment.