Prior to a CT scan with contrast, you should ____. 

A. ask the patient if he has allergies to the contrast media, iodine, or shellfish
B. tell the patient the procedure will last 3 hours
C. tell the patient he will have to drink a contrast medium
D. tell the patient that a written report will be ready 30 minutes after the exam
E. tell the patient to hold his breath while the scan is being performed


A. ask the patient if he has allergies to the contrast media, iodine, or shellfish
Contrast media often contain iodine; you should ask whether the patient is allergic to contrast media, iodine, or shellfish, which naturally contain iodine.

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