Ch 14 Urinary System and Venipuncture Flashcards


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1. The kidneys and ureters are located in the (intraperitoneal, infraperitoneal, extraperitonealm retroperitoneal)

Retroperitoneal

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2. The ____ glands are located directly superior to the kidneys

Suprarenal (adrenal) glands

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3. Which structures create a 20 degree angle between the upper pole and lower pole of the kidney

Psoas major muscles

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4. What is the specific name for the mass of fat that surrounds each kidney

perirenal fat or adipose capsule

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5. What degree or rotation from supine is required to place the kidneys parallel to the IR

30 degrees

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6. Which two landmarks can be palpated to located the kidneys

xiphoid process and iliac crest

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7. Which term describes an abnormal drop of the kidneys when the patient is placed erect

nephroptosis

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8 Three functions of the urinary system

remove nitrogenous waste, regulate water levels, regulate acid-base balance

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9. A buildup of nitrogenous waste in the blood is called

uriemia

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10. The longitudinal fissure found along the central medial border of the kidney is called

hilum

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11. The peripheral or outer portion of the kidney is called the

cortex

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12. The term that describes the total functioning portion of the kidney is called.

renal parenchyma

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13. The microscopic functional and structural unit of the kidney is

nephron

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14. True or False: the efferent arterioles carry blood to the glomeruli

False

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15. What is another (older) name for the glomerular capsule

bowman capsule

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16. True or False: The glomerular capsule and proximal and distal convoluted tubules are located in the medulla of the kidney

False

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17. Which structure of the medulla is made up of a collection of tubules that drain into the minor calyx

Renal pyramids

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18. Which two processes move urine through the ureters to the bladder

peristalsis and gravity

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19. Which structure is located most anterior as compared to the others listed (proximal ureters, kidneys, urinary bladder, suprarenal glands)

urinary bladder

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20. What is the name of the junction found between the distal ureters and urinary bladder?

Ureterovesical junction

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21. What is the name of inner, posterior region of the bladder formed by the two ureters entering and the urethra exiting?

Trigone

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22. What is the name of the small gland found just inferior to the male bladder

prostate

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23. The total capacity for the average adult bladder is

350 - 500 mL

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24. Which of the following is considered most posterior (ovaries, urethra, vagina, kidneys)

Kidneys

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25. Intravenous contrast media may be administered by either

bolus injection or drip infusion

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26. True or False: The patient (or guardian) must sign an informed consent form before a venipuncture procedure is performed on a pediatric patient.

True

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27. For most IVUs, veins in the ____ are recommended for venipuncture

antecubital fossa

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28. The most common size of needle used for bolus injections on a adult is

18 to 22 gauge

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29. The two most common types of needles used for bolus injection of contrast media are

butterfly and over-the-needle catheter

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30. List the six steps followed during a venipuncture procedure as listed and described in the book.

wash hands and put on gloves, select site, apply tourniquet , and clean site. Initiate puncture. Confirm entry and secure needle. Prepare and proceed with injection. Remove needle or catheter.

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31. True or False: The bevel of the needle needs to be facing downward during the actual puncture into a vein.

False

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32. True or False: If extravasation occurs during the puncture, the technologist should slightly retract the needle and then push it forward again.

False

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33. True or False: If unsuccessful during the initial puncture, a new needle should be used during the second attempt.

True

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34. True or False: The radiologist is responsible for documenting all aspects of the venipuncture procedure in the patient's chart.

False

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35. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Uses a parent compound of a benzoic acid

Ionic

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36. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Will not significantly increase the osmolarity of the blood plasma

Nonionic

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37. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Incorporates sodium or meglumine to increase solubility of the contrast media

Ionic

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38. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Creates a hypertonic condition in the blood plasma

Ionic

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39. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Is more expensive

Nonionic

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40.The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Produces a less sever reactions

Nonionic

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41. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Poses a greater risk for disrupting homeostasis

Ionic

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42. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Is a near-isotonic solution

Nonionic

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41. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

Uses a parent compound of an amide or glucose group

Nonionic

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42. The two major types of iodinated contrast media used for urography are ionic and nonionic. Indicated whether the following characteristics applies to Ionic or Nonionic:

May increase the severity of side effects

Ionic

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43. Which one of the following compounds is a common anion found in ionic contrast media (diatrizoate or iothalamate, sodium or meglumine, benzoic acid, none of the above)

Diatrizoate or iothalamate

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44. Any disruption in the physiologic functions of the body that may lead to a contrast media reaction is the basis for the: (homeostasis theory, Anaphylactoid theory, Vasovagal theory, Chemotoxic theory)

chemotoxic theroy

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45. An expected outcome to the introduction of contrast media is described as a

side effect

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46. The normal creatine level for an adult should range between

0.6 - 1.5mg/dL

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47. Normal BUN levels for an adult should range between

8-25 mg/100 mL

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48. Metformin hydrochloride is a drug that is taken for the management of

diabetes mellitus

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49. American college of radiology recommends that metformin be withheld for _____ hours after a contrast medium procedure and resumed only if kidney function is again determined within normal limits

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50. The leakage of contrast media from a vessel into the surrounding soft tissues is called

extravasation (inflatration)

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51. List two general categories of contrast media reactions

local and systemic

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52. Which type of reaction is a true allergic response to iodinated contrast media

anaphylactic reaction

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53. Which type of reaction is caused by stimulation of the vagus nerve by introduction of a contrast medium, which causes heart rate and blood pressure to fall

Vasovagal reaction

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54. True or False: Vasovagal reactions are not considered to be life threating

False

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55. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Bradycardia (<50 beats/minute)

Severe

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56. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Tachycardia (>100 beats/minute)

Moderate

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57.Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Angioedema

Moderate

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58. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Lightheadedness

Mild

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59. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Hypotension (systolic blood pressure <80 mm Hg)

Severe

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60. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Temporary renal faliure

Severe

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61. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Laryngeal swelling

Severe

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62. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Cardiac arrest

Severe

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63. Match the following symptom to the correct category of systemic contrast media reaction: Mild, Moderate, Severe

Mild hives

Mild

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64. True or False: Mild-level contrast media reactions do not usually require medication or medical assistance

True

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65. True or False: Uritcaria is the formal term for excessive vomiting

False

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66. A temporary failure of the renal system is an example of (mild, moderate, severe, local) reaction

Severe

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67. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Convulsion

Severe systemic

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68. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Metalic taste

Side effect

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69. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Angioedema

Moderate systemic

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70. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Bradycardia

Severe systemic

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71. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Itching

Mild systemic

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72. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Vomiting

Mild systemic

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73. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Temporary hot flash

side effect

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74. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Respiratory arrest

Sever systemic

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75. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Pulmonary edema

local

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76. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Extravasatation

severe systemic

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77. Match the following symptom to the type of contrast media reaction: Side effect, Mild systemic, Moderate systemic, Severe systemic, Local

Severe urticaria

Moderate systemic

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78. What should the technologist do first when a patient is experiencing either a moderate or severe level contrast media reaction

Call for medical assistance

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79. What is the primary purpose of the premedication procedure before an iodinated contrast media procedure?

To reduce the severity of contrast media reactions

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80. Which of the following drugs is often given to the patient as part of the premedication procedure (epinephrien, valium, combination of Benedryl and prednisone, lasix)

Combination of benedryl and prednisone

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81. Which type of patient is likely candidate for the premedication procedure before a contrast media study (elderly patient, asthmatic patient, pediatric patient, patient with hypertension)

Asthmatic patient

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82. In addition to notifying a nurse or physician when contrast media has extravasated into the soft tissues, what should the technologist first do to increase reabsorption

Elevate the affected extremity or use a cold compress followed by a warm compress

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83. True or False: Tissue inflammation from extravasated contrast media peaks 1 to 2 hours after the incident.

False

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84. True or False: Acute renal failure may occur 48 hours after an iodinated contrast media procedure.

True

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85. A trademark name for a diuretic drug is

Lasix

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86. Why is the term IVP incorrect in describing a radiographic examination of the kidney's ureters, and bladder after intravenous injection of contrast media

IVP is a study of the renal pelvis

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87. What is the correct term and correct abbreviation for IVP

Intravenous urogram (IVU)

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88. Which specific aspect of the kidney is visualized during an IVU

The collecting system of the kidney

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89. Which one of the following conditions is a common pathologic indication of an IVU (Sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, hematuria, anuria)

Hematuria

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90. Which one of the following conditions is described as a rare tumor of the kidney (pheochromocytoma, multiple myeloma, melanoma, renal cell carcinoma)

pheochromocytoma

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91. Pneumouria is a urinary pathological term that means

presence of gas in urine

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92. Urinary reflux is a urinary pathological term that means

backward return flow of urine

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93. Uremia is a urinary pathological term that means

excess urea and creatinine in the blood

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94. Anuria is a urinary pathological term that means

complete cessation of urinary secretion

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95. Polyuria is a urinary pathological term that means

passage of large volume of urine

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96. Micturition is a urinary pathological term that means

act of voiding

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97. Retention is a urinary pathological term that means

Inability to void

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98. Oliguria is a urinary pathological term that means

diminished amount of urine being excreted

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99. Glucosuria is a urinary pathological term that means

presence of glucose in urine

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100. Urinary incontinence is a urinary pathological term that means

constant or frequent involuntary passage of urine

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101. Renal agenesis is a urinary pathological term that means

absence of a functioning kidney

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102. Acute renal failure is a urinary pathological term that is indicated by

Indicated by presence of uremia, oliguria, or anuria

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103. Pathological disorder Vesicorectal fistula is

artificial opening between the urinary bladder and aspects of the large intestine

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104. Pathological disorder Renal hypertension is

increased blood pressure to the kidneys due to atherosclerosis

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105. Pathological disorder Ectopic kidney is

Normal kidney that fails to ascend into the abdomen but remains in the pelvis

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106. Pathological disorder Horseshoe kidney is

Fusion of the lower poles of kidneys during the development of the fetus

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107. Pathological disorder staghorn calculus is

A large stone that grows and completely fill the renal pelvis

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108. Pathological disorder polycystic kidney disorder is

multiple cysts in one or both kidneys

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109. Pathological disorder Benign prostatic hyperplasia is

enlargement of the prostate gland

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110. Pathological disorder Glomerulonephritis is

inflammation of the capillary loops of the golmeruli of the kidneys

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111. Malrotation has the radiographic appearance of:

abnormal rotation of the kidney

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112. Vesicorectal fistula has the radiographic appearance of:

signs of abnormal fluid collections

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113. Renal cell carcinoma has the radiographic appearance of:

Irregular appearance of renal parenchyma or collecting system

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114. BPH has the radiographic appearance of:

Elevated or indented floor of bladder

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115. Renal hypertension has the radiographic appearance of:

rapid excretion of contrast media

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116. Renal calculi has the radiographic appearance of:

signs of obstruction of urinary system

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117. Cystitis has the radiographic appearance of:

Mucosal changes within the bladder

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118. Chronic Bright disease has the radiographic appearance of:

Bilateral, small kidneys with blunted calyces

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119. A condition characterized by regions or areas of subcutaneous swelling caused by allergic reaction to food or drugs is termed

Angioedema

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120. Contraction of the muscle within the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles, producing a restriction of air passing through them, is a condition called

bronchospasm

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121. Loss of consciousness resulting from reduced cerebral blood flow is termed

syncope

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122. An eruption of wheals (hives) is often caused by a hypersensitivity to food or drugs is a condition termed

urticaria

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123. What type of calculi is often associated with chronic tract infections

staghorn calculi

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124. True or False: The patient should void before an IVU to prevent possible rupture of the bladder if compression is applied

True

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127. What is the primary purpose of ureteric compression

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128. When does the timing for an IVU exam start

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129. What is the primary difference between a standard and a hypertensive IVU

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130. In which department are most retrograde urograms performed

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131. True or False: A retrograde urogram examines the anatomy and function of the pelvicaliceal system.

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132. True or False: the brodney clamp is used for male and female retrograde cystourethrograms

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133. Which of the following involves a direct introduction of the contrast media into the structural being studied (retrograde urogram, retrograde cystogram, retrograde urethrogram, All of the above)

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134. Which of the following alternative imaging modalities is not routinely being used to diagnose renal calculi (Nuclear medicine, sonography, MRI, CT)

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135. True or False: Urinary studies on pediatric patients should be scheduled early in the morning to minimize the risk for dehydration

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