Which of the following would be a positive contrast agent with a high atomic number administered to a patient?
air
radiopaque contrast
radiolucent contrast
transparent contrast
radiopaque contrast
Rationale: A radiopaque contrast is a positive agent that has a high atomic number. Radiopaque contrast agents could be barium or iodinated contrast. The contrast will appear white on the radiograph.
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