A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is scheduled for magnetic resonance angiography. Which priority question should the nurse ask before the test?

Question

a. "Have you had a recent blood transfusion?"
b. "Do you have allergies to iodine or shellfish?"
c. "Are you taking any cardiac medications?"
d. "Do you currently use oral contraceptives?"

Answer 1

ANS: B
Allergies to iodine and/or shellfish need to be explored because the client may have a similar reaction to the dye used in the procedure. In some cases, the client may need to be medicated with antihistamines or steroids before the test is given. A recent blood transfusion or current use of cardiac medications or oral contraceptives would not affect the angiography.