Veterinary Radiography Ch 18
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Ch. 18: Special procedures radiography in veterinary technology (4th ed. ) - Lisa M Lavin
- 1.What is the disadvantage of using low-osmolar contrast media?
- A.
Expense
- B.
Short shelf life
- C.
Can be used for myelography but not intravascularly
- D.
Can be used intravascularly but not for myelography
- 2.The positive-contrast medium is completely insoluble in the gastrointestinal tract and is not absorbed by the abdomen or thorax if leakage occurs.
- A.
Iohexol
- B.
Propyliodone
- C.
Barium sulfate
- D.
Metrizamide
- 3.Which of the following statements is false?
- A.
All patients who will receive a gastrointestinal contrast study must receive an enema
- B.
General anesthesia and atropine are contraindicated for gastrointestinal contrast studies because of the degree to which they alter gastrointestinal motility
- C.
If an enema is administered, the contrast radiograph should not be taken until at least 1 hour postadministration
- 4.Which view is contraindicated duiring an esophagography and why?
- A.
Dorsoventral; contrast agent in the esophagus superimposed over the heart
- B.
Left lateral; potential for aspiration
- C.
Ventrodorsal; potential for aspiration
- D.
Right lateral; contrast agent in the esophagus superimposed over the heart
- 5.Preparing a patient for an upper gastrointestinal study includes all of the following except:
- A.
An enema 4 hours before the procedure as needed
- B.
Fasting the patient for 12 - 24 hours
- C.
Sedation as needed
- D.
Administration of oral emetic such as hydrogen peroxide
- 6.What is the most diagnostic examinatino of the gastric mucosal lining?
- A.
Double-contrast gastrogram
- B.
Double-contrast upper gastrointestinal study
- C.
Positive-contrast gastrogram
- D.
Negative-contrast gastrogram
- 7.Which of the following is a suitable agent to use as an enema before a lower gastrointestinal study?
- A.
Barium sulfate
- B.
Warm water
- C.
Soapy water
- D.
Mineral oil
- 8.Which of the following are recommended for performing intravenous pyelography?
- A.
Placement of indwelling urinary catheter
- B.
Fast 12 - 24 hours before
- C.
Placement of abdominal pressure wrap during procedure
- D.
Obtain urinary samples immediately after procedure
- 9.Which of teh following is the safest combinatino of agents to sue for a cystogram?
- A.
Barium sulfate and carbon dioxide
- B.
Sodium iodide and nitrous oxide
- C.
Triiodinated ionic compounds and carbon dioxide
- D.
Triiodinated ionic compounds and room air
- 10.What additional view can be helpful for assessing a positive-contrast cystogram, especially in a male patient?
- A.
Lateral view with a horizontal beam
- B.
Lateral cubitus
- C.
Dorsoventral
- D.
Oblique
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