Which of the following is true regarding nonionic contrast media?
1.) cost is higher
2.) less likely to cause a reaction
3.) less is necessary for the injection

1.) cost is higher

2.)less likely to cause a reaction

3.) less is necessary for the injection

LOL...trickster!

Intravenous Urography

The series of radiographs made during an IVU examination are typically done at time intervals between ___ and ___ minutes

Contraindications for intravenous urography include which of the following:
1.) anuria
2.) renal failure
3.) elderly patients

1.) anuria
2.) renal failure

Before venipuncture is performed, the radiologic technologist must assess which of the following:
1.) age of the patient
2.) allergic reaction to iodine tincture (if used)
3.) adverse reaction to the medication being administered

2.) allergic reaction to iodine tincture (if used)
3.) adverse reaction to the medication being administered

Functions of the kidney include:

1.) removing waste products from the blood
2.) maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
3.) secreting substances that affect blood pressure

Significant reactions to contrast media include which of the following:
1.) nausea
2.) vomiting
3.) edema of the respiratory mucous membrane

1.) nausea
2.) vomiting
3.) edema of the respiratory mucous membrane

The urinary system includes which of the following?
1.) urethra
2.) two kidneys
3.) suprarenal glands

1.) urethra
2.) two kidneys

Which of the following must be available during an IVU?
1.) nurse
2.) radiologist
3.) emergency cart

2.) radiologist
3.) emergency cart

The radiologic technologist may initiate venipuncture and administer medications on the order of:
1.) any physician
2.) a registered nurse (RN) supervisor
3.) a radiologic technologist supervisor

Which of the following is true regarding the kidneys:

1. the left kidney is longer and narrower than the right
2. the left kidney is lower than the right
3. the right kidney is longer and narrower than the left
4. both kidneys are the same length and width

1. the left kidney is longer and narrower than the right

Compression should not be used during an IVU if the patient has:
1.) an iodine allergy
2.) an aneurysm
3.) a colostomy

2.) an aneurysm
3.) a colostomy

Preparation of the patient for an IVU includes:
1.) a light evening meal
2.) a non–gas forming laxative
3.) NPO after midnight

1.) a light evening meal
2.) a non–gas forming laxative
3.) NPO after midnight

For which of the following anatomical areas is the retrograde technique used?
1.) bladder
2.) lower ureters
3.) urethra

1.) bladder
2.) lower ureters
3.) urethra

Which of the following projections are used during a cystogram?
1.) AP
2.) AP oblique
3.) lateral

1.) AP
2.) AP oblique
3.) lateral

True or False

A patient should urinate prior to an IVU exam

Urethra

Bladder

Distal Ureters