Radiographer Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 30
What are possible side effects of using a contrast medium?
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"Nausea, a metallic taste in the mouth, or a feeling of being flushed are common side effects of a contrast medium."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"Common side effects of a contraste medium include a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, feeling lightheaded, itching or hives. More severe reactions could include hypotension, anaphylactic shock, or cardiac arrest."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
Being aware of possible side effects to a contrast medium helps a radiographer identify when a patient may be in distress. Radiographers are responsible for educating patients on possible side effects that could arise with the use of barium so that they will know what to report. The interviewer wants to know that you can identify possible problems so that appropriate action can be taken.
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"The use of barium can cause side effects including itching, lightheadedness, or hives. It can also cause a feeling of being flushed or nauseated, as well as a metallic taste in the mouth."
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