Radiation Safety & Procedures
Harmful to developing embryo & fetus and can cause damage to tissues, skin, bone marrow, and eyes
What is radiation?
Using a scope and contract media to view internal organs in motion
What is fluoroscopy
Therapeutic, prophylactic, diagnostic, curative, and replacement
What is use of medicines
What is undesirable actions of drugs
Small device that measures amount of radiation a person is exposed to
What is dosimeter?
Used to diagnose osteoporosis
What is bone densitometry
Medicine class used to treat pain
What is analgesic
What is drug routes
PPE worn while assisting with radiology procedures
What is apron and gloves?
Can detect cancer and effects of chemotherapy
What is PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan
Medicine class responsible for controlling arrythmias
Keep medications locked away, check expiration dates, medication storage
What is medication safety
What is contrast media?
Rotates 360 degrees to obtain views of multiple body parts
What is Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
Medicine class responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting
Antiemetic
What is controlled substance
NPO, medication restrictions, dietary restrictions, prohibited usage
What is patient preparation?
Uses radioactive material to diagnose, treat, and research
What is Nuclear Medicine
Medication class responsible for inducing numbness
Albuterol, Narcan, Epinephrine, Insulin
What is emergency medication