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RETROGRADE UROGRAPHY EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question 1: Possible body (table) position for Ureterogram
Answer:
Head of table elevated 35 to 40 deg (to demonstrate tortuosity of ureters & mobility of kidney)
Question 2: Sometimes done to ensure complete filling of pelvicaliceal system
Answer:
Pressure maintained on syringe during pyelographic exposure
Question 3: Retrograde means...
Answer:
going against the natural flow
Question 4: Pt respiration for Ureterogram
Answer:
Deep breath in, then suspend on full Expiration
Question 5: Chance of allergic reaction
Answer:
Less than other procedures bc contrast is not introduced to circulatory system
Question 6: Routine images for Retrograde Urography procedures
Answer:
AP Scout, AP Pyelogram, AP Ureterogram
Question 7: Indications for Retrograde Urography
Answer:
Eval of collecting system (in case of renal insufficiency) & for pt. w/ contrast allergy
Question 8: Reason for Lateral projection
Answer:
To show anterior displacement of a kidney or ureter & to delineate (outline) a perinephric abscess
Question 9: Body position for Retrograde Urography
Answer:
Modified lithotomy position, lower back must be in contact w/ table
Question 10: Pt respiration for Pyelogram, and when performed
Answer:
Suspend on Expiration, after contrast injected thru catheters to fill renal pelves and calyces
Question 11: Center point for AP Scout
Answer:
L-3
Question 12: Possible body (table) position for Pyelogram
Answer:
Head of table lowered 10-15 deg (to prevent contrast from escaping into ureters)
Question 13: mL contrast to fill normal renal pelvis
Answer:
- to 5 ml
Question 14: Possible additional projections
Answer:
RPO or LPO (AP Oblique), Lateral (on affected side), Ventral or Dorsal Decub Lateral Question 15: This is performed during breathing procedure and exposure of Ureterogram
Answer:
Catheters slowly withdrawn to lower ends of ureters as contrast is injected into canals
Question 16: Reason for Decub Lateral projection
Answer:
To show ureteropelvic region in pt w/ hydronephrosis