Which of the following would be a negative contrast agent with a low atomic number administered to a patient?

barium
radiopaque contrast
iodinated contrast
radiolucent contrast


radiolucent contrast

Rationale: A radiolucent contrast is a negative agent that has a low atomic number. Radiolucent contrast agents may be introduced in certain exams to create a double contrast effect on the image. A radiolucent contrast will appear dark on the radiograph.

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