Reactions 1
Type of Reaction
& Description
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Pathological Terms
Terms for Pathology
100
the four catagories of CM reactions
What is mild, moderate, severe and organ specific
100
Urticaria
What is moderate reaction; moderate to severe hives
100
this is a vasovagal reaction and life-threatening condition
What is severe reaction
100
Anuria
What is complete cessation of urinary secretion by the kidneys, aka anuresis
100
Absence of functioning Kidney
What is renal agenesis
200
these are two common side effects
What is Metallic taste and warm, flush sensation
200
Angioedema
What is moderate reaction; swelling of mouth, eyelids, hands, feet
200
Call for medical assistance
What is Moderate reaction
200
Bronchospasm
What is Contraction of the bronchi and bronchiolar muscles, producing restriction of air passages
200
med term for fainting
What is syncope
300
what to do to the patient for a mild reaction
What is reassuring the patient
300
Tachycardia
What moderate reaction; >100 beats/min
300
reaction level for possible laryngeal swelling
What is moderate
300
Blood in urine
What is hematuria
300
incontinence
What is Involuntary passage of urine thru urethra, failure of voluntary control of vesical & urethra sphinters
400
this catagory does not require drug intervention of medical assistance
What is mild reaction
400
brachycardia
What is moderate reaction; <60 beats/min
400
level for laryngeal swelling (choking sensation from closure of layrnx)
What is severe
400
Excretion of diminished amounts of urine; less than 400ml/24hrs urine output
What is oliguria or hypouresis
400
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH)
What is age -related enlargement of the prostate gland
500
this is a "true allergic reaction" catagory
What is moderate
500
Extravasation
What is organ specific; leakage of CM outside of vessel & into surrounding tissue
500
Technologist responsibilities for a severe reaction
What is Declare medical emergency (code) and continue to monitor vital signs.
500
High output of urine in relations to fluid intake, symptom of diabetes
What is polyuria
500
Large calculus that grows and fills the renal pelvis
What is staghorn calculus
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