When a Nonionic Contrast Agent Is Injected into an Artery

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a nonionic contrast agent is injected into an artery such as the carotid,visualization of the artery and its branches occurs because

• A) blood in the artery chemically changes into iodine.
• B) iodine in the contrast agent mixes with blood and makes the artery radiopaque.
• C) the contrast medium makes the artery easier to penetrate at the optimum kVp.
• D) the contrast agent changes into a radiopharmaceutical.

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