CONTRAST MEDIA TERMS Crossword

usually an injection of iodinated contrast medium that is frequently required to distinguish between normal tissue and pathology.
decrease organ density to produce contrast. the most common is air and carbon dioxide.
used to increase organ density. creates a density difference by attenuating and absorbing the ionizing radiographic beam. this stop the x-ray beam from hitting the IR, therefore, creating a white or opaque area on the image
The most common chosen contrast. Reveals organ outlines and demonstrates pathologic conditions of the visceral walls.
the development of undesired side effects or toxicity caused by the administration of drugs.
inflammation of the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the abdominal organs.
classification of contrast media that absorb the photon energy, creating a white area on the image.
classification of contrast agents that allow the photon energy to pass through it, creating a dark area on the image.
type of iodinated contrast medium that is organic. this contrast agent contains iodine as the opacifying element and other chemical components that breast a complex molecule.
a type of contrast agent that contain no positively charged cations. termed nonionic because it described this type of contrast medium, based on its non ionizing characteristic.
to move out or pass through a vessel into the tissues.
a type of effect that occurs from high anxiety rather than from the actual exam or drug injection
Temporary hot flash, Metallic taste in mouth
An adverse reaction that includes: Anxiety Lightheadedness warm, flushed sensation, metallic taste, Nausea, Syncope, mild urticaria
A type of adverse reaction that includes:Urticaria, Laryngeal swelling , Angioedema, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Bradycardia
A type of adverse reaction that includes: no detectable pulse, Convulsions, loss of consciousness, Arrhythmias, cardiac arrest Respiratory arrest, Diminished urine output, Anuria ,Pulmonary edema, Vasculitis or limb pain, Seizures
no urine output
slow heartbeat
rapid heartbeat
fainting
swelling of soft tissues
severe cough, SOB
low blood pressue
hives