The Patient Scheduled for a CT Scan with Contrast Medium

question 3

Multiple Choice

The patient scheduled for a CT scan with contrast medium questions the nurse why the technologist asked her if she had any food allergies.Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A)"The dye used for a CT scan is egg based, so egg allergies would prevent you from having the test."
• B)"People who are allergic to dairy products are likely to be allergic to CT scan dye."
• C)"Allergies to shellfish can be a problem because shellfish and CT scan dye are iodine based."
• D)"Wheat is the preservative used in CT scan dye, so allergies to wheat may cause allergies to the dye."

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Definitions:

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead skin cells that form a tough protective barrier against environmental damage.

Eccrine Glands

Sweat glands that are found all over the human body, primarily involved in body temperature regulation through the secretion of sweat.

Forearm

The region of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist, comprising the radius and ulna bones.

Forehead

The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.