If a Patient Is to Receive an Iodine Contrast Medium

question 64

Multiple Choice

If a patient is to receive an iodine contrast medium, you should ask the patient which of the following questions?

• A) "Are you allergic to eggs?"
• B) "Are you allergic to chocolate?"
• C) "Are you allergic to milk?"
• D) "Are you allergic to shellfish?"
• E) "Are you allergic to peanuts?"

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Definitions:

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Thrombosis

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