What Is the Purpose of Using an Intravenous Injection of a Radiopaque

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using an intravenous injection of a radiopaque contrast dye during select imaging diagnostic studies?

• A) There is enhanced uptake of radiation in areas of suspicion.
• B) It provides visual enhancement of anatomic structures.
• C) It minimizes ionizing radiation scatter to noninvolved anatomic structures.
• D) Contrast dye leaves a locator marker for impending surgery.

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