Question

Expected side effects of contrast media administered by intravascular route are: a. Feeling of warmth and flushing b. Feeling of being short of breath c. Metallic taste in mouth d. Complaints of itching e. a and c are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

e.) a and c are correct

Explanation:

These are chemical materials usually applied to a subject to enable  a medical expert to  have a  clear  picture  of the investigating organ or tissues that  the  imaging techniques is focused on. It enables the experts to distinguished normal organs  from abnormal ones, and also the targeted organs from surrounding tissues.

The I.V route usually  cause  metallic taste in the mouth the flushing and warmth experienced..Iodine or Gadolinium based contrast material  are usually applied through I.V, and they may  cause the metallic tastes in the mouth during the metabolism as they are carried to the lungs,