Question 1

Which procedure uses methylene blue in order to verify patent tubes?

Accepted Answer

A) Lymph node biopsy 
B) Cystoscopy 
C) Z-plasty 
D) Chromotubation 
A) Lymph node biopsy 
B) Cystoscopy 
C) Z-plasty 
D) Chromotubation D

Question 2

Staining agents are used surgically to

Accepted Answer

A) identify abnormal cells. 
B) mark normal tissue planes. 
C) enhance visualization of body cavities. 
D) visualize stones or blockages in body structures. 
A) identify abnormal cells. 
B) mark normal tissue planes. 
C) enhance visualization of body cavities. 
D) visualize stones or blockages in body structures. A

Question 3

During an operative cholangiogram,the surgeon incorrectly asks for a dye to determine the presence of biliary stones.What should the surgical technologist do?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the circulating nurse to bring a selection of dyes. 
B) Ask the surgeon to clarify what is being requested. 
C) Break scrub and look at the patient's medical record. 
D) The surgical technologist should do nothing. 
A) Ask the circulating nurse to bring a selection of dyes. 
B) Ask the surgeon to clarify what is being requested. 
C) Break scrub and look at the patient's medical record. 
D) The surgical technologist should do nothing. B

Question 4

Many radiopaque contrast media contain barium or

Accepted Answer

A) saline. 
B) vinegar. 
C) sodium. 
D) iodine. 
A) saline. 
B) vinegar. 
C) sodium. 
D) iodine.

Question 5

Acetic acid is used to

Accepted Answer

A) remove small skin lesions. 
B) enhance radiographic studies. 
C) identify cervical dysplasia. 
D) reveal corneal abrasions. 
A) remove small skin lesions. 
B) enhance radiographic studies. 
C) identify cervical dysplasia. 
D) reveal corneal abrasions.

Question 6

Which agent is used to mark skin incisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Staining agents 
B) Contrast media 
C) Dyes 
D) Diuretics 
A) Staining agents 
B) Contrast media 
C) Dyes 
D) Diuretics

Question 7

Which dye is administered intravenously so that it can be excreted by the kidneys to show immediate damage to bladder or ureters?

Accepted Answer

A) Indigo carmine 
B) Methylene blue 
C) Gentian violet 
D) Isosulfan blue 
A) Indigo carmine 
B) Methylene blue 
C) Gentian violet 
D) Isosulfan blue

Question 8

All of the following are blue-colored dyes except

Accepted Answer

A) methylene blue. 
B) indigo carmine. 
C) Lymphazurin. 
D) Lugol solution. 
A) methylene blue. 
B) indigo carmine. 
C) Lymphazurin. 
D) Lugol solution.

Question 9

All of the following are true of contrast media except

Accepted Answer

A) they are sensitive to light. 
B) they are clear in color. 
C) most contain iodine. 
D) most are radiotransparent. 
A) they are sensitive to light. 
B) they are clear in color. 
C) most contain iodine. 
D) most are radiotransparent.

Question 10

If a surgical patient has a positive shellfish allergy and is undergoing a procedure that requires the use of a contrast media,what should the surgical technologist do?

Accepted Answer

A) Not use items containing latex in the sterile field 
B) Have nonionic contrast agents available 
C) Ask the surgical team to give Benadryl to the patient 
D) Ask that the procedure be cancelled 
A) Not use items containing latex in the sterile field 
B) Have nonionic contrast agents available 
C) Ask the surgical team to give Benadryl to the patient 
D) Ask that the procedure be cancelled

Question 11

The pharmacologic agent used to delineate lymph nodes is which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Lymphazurin 
B) Indigo carmine 
C) Lugol solution 
D) Omnipaque 
A) Lymphazurin 
B) Indigo carmine 
C) Lugol solution 
D) Omnipaque

Question 12

During an operative cholangiogram,saline is injected to

Accepted Answer

A) dilute the contrast media. 
B) verify catheter placement. 
C) enhance the structures on x-ray film. 
D) remove the contrast media after the x-ray study is complete. 
A) dilute the contrast media. 
B) verify catheter placement. 
C) enhance the structures on x-ray film. 
D) remove the contrast media after the x-ray study is complete.

Question 13

Pharmacologic agents used in diagnostic radiographic testing are considered which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Dyes 
B) Steroids 
C) Contrast media 
D) Staining agents 
A) Dyes 
B) Steroids 
C) Contrast media 
D) Staining agents

Question 14

Dyes can be administered by all of the following methods except

Accepted Answer

A) injected into the bloodstream. 
B) ingested into the digestive system. 
C) applied topically to tissue. 
D) instilled into cavities. 
A) injected into the bloodstream. 
B) ingested into the digestive system. 
C) applied topically to tissue. 
D) instilled into cavities.

Question 15

Which contrast media is approved for intrathecal use?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypaque-76 
B) Omnipaque-240 
C) Omnipaque-350 
D) Visipaque-270 
A) Hypaque-76 
B) Omnipaque-240 
C) Omnipaque-350 
D) Visipaque-270

Question 16

A chemical agent is brought into the OR suite by the circulating nurse,during a laser procedure of the cervix.It smells like vinegar-what do you suspect the chemical agent is?

Accepted Answer

A) Monsel's 
B) Acetic acid 
C) Lugol's 
D) Methylene blue 
A) Monsel's 
B) Acetic acid 
C) Lugol's 
D) Methylene blue

Question 17

How is Lymphazurin blue 1% used to find a sentinel node?

Accepted Answer

A) It is used to mark the skin at the site of the node. 
B) The surgeon follows its path to the node. 
C) The agent makes the nodes appear lighter. 
D) The agent is injected at the sentinel node. 
A) It is used to mark the skin at the site of the node. 
B) The surgeon follows its path to the node. 
C) The agent makes the nodes appear lighter. 
D) The agent is injected at the sentinel node.

Question 18

To perform a Schiller's test of the cervix,which agent is applied topically?

Accepted Answer

A) Acetic acid 
B) Monsel's paste 
C) Gentian violet 
D) Lugol's solution 
A) Acetic acid 
B) Monsel's paste 
C) Gentian violet 
D) Lugol's solution

Which procedure uses methylene blue in order to verify patent tubes?

Staining agents are used surgically to

During an operative cholangiogram,the surgeon incorrectly asks for a dye to determine the presence of biliary stones.What should the surgical technologist do?

Many radiopaque contrast media contain barium or

Acetic acid is used to

Which agent is used to mark skin incisions?

Which dye is administered intravenously so that it can be excreted by the kidneys to show immediate damage to bladder or ureters?

All of the following are blue-colored dyes except

All of the following are true of contrast media except

If a surgical patient has a positive shellfish allergy and is undergoing a procedure that requires the use of a contrast media,what should the surgical technologist do?

The pharmacologic agent used to delineate lymph nodes is which one of the following?

During an operative cholangiogram,saline is injected to

Pharmacologic agents used in diagnostic radiographic testing are considered which one of the following?

Dyes can be administered by all of the following methods except

Which contrast media is approved for intrathecal use?

A chemical agent is brought into the OR suite by the circulating nurse,during a laser procedure of the cervix.It smells like vinegar-what do you suspect the chemical agent is?

How is Lymphazurin blue 1% used to find a sentinel node?

To perform a Schiller's test of the cervix,which agent is applied topically?

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Exam 6: Diagnostic Agents

Which procedure uses methylene blue in order to verify patent tubes?

Staining agents are used surgically to

During an operative cholangiogram,the surgeon incorrectly asks for a dye to determine the presence of biliary stones.What should the surgical technologist do?

Many radiopaque contrast media contain barium or

Acetic acid is used to

Which agent is used to mark skin incisions?

Which dye is administered intravenously so that it can be excreted by the kidneys to show immediate damage to bladder or ureters?

All of the following are blue-colored dyes except

All of the following are true of contrast media except

If a surgical patient has a positive shellfish allergy and is undergoing a procedure that requires the use of a contrast media,what should the surgical technologist do?

The pharmacologic agent used to delineate lymph nodes is which one of the following?

During an operative cholangiogram,saline is injected to

Pharmacologic agents used in diagnostic radiographic testing are considered which one of the following?

Dyes can be administered by all of the following methods except

Which contrast media is approved for intrathecal use?

A chemical agent is brought into the OR suite by the circulating nurse,during a laser procedure of the cervix.It smells like vinegar-what do you suspect the chemical agent is?

How is Lymphazurin blue 1% used to find a sentinel node?

To perform a Schiller's test of the cervix,which agent is applied topically?

Basic Pharmacology

Medication Development,regulation,and Resources

Pharmacology Mathematics

Medication Administration

Antibiotics

Diuretics

Hormones

Medications That Affect Coagulation

Ophthalmic Agents

Fluids and Irrigation Solutions

Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents

Preoperative Medications

Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia

General Anesthesia

Emergency Situations

Filters