CAMRT Revision Exam Questions With Solved Solutions.

To differentiate between scar tissue and disc prolapse. Scar tissue enhances immediately post-con injection but disc takes 20-30 mins to enhance - Answer Why is contrast given in l-spine exams? Contrast reduces T1 relaxation times. The inversion pulse nullifies enhanced structures - Answer Why are STIR images not used for post-con sequences? False Double or triple dose is given - Answer T/F: Single dose of contrast is given to visualize the heart At least 24 hours - Answer If a contrast exam has to be repeated, how many days should pass before doing the next scan? Antecubital or large forearm vein - Answer What is the recommended venous access site when administering contrast media via power injection? Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis - Answer What is a concern of administering contrast in patients with lower renal function? Within 24 hours - Answer How long does it take for contrast to be excreted out of the body in patients with normal renal function? 30 mL/min - Answer What is the minimum eGFR a patient should have for contrast? Consult with patient and obtain further history as a reaction to iodinated contrast does not predict a future reaction to gadolinium based contrast - Answer A patient is coming in for a contrast brain study. It was indicated they had a previous allergic reaction to iodinated contrast. Should the technologist proceed with the contrast exam?