Ch. 6 Hysterosalpingography
A "safe" to schedule HSG is approx. ____ following the onset of menstruation
10 days
What is the atomic # of Iodine?
53
Preprocedural Preparations require:
7-10 days post menstruation, & bowels cleansed
Ovulation is when an ovum _____. A. ruptures from a follicle B. is formed C. travels to the uterus D. is fertilized
A. ruptures from a follicle
Hysterosalpingography is contraindicated _____ A. in suspected blockage of a fallopian tube B. during pelvic inflammatory disease C. in absence of menses D. if a fistula is suspected
B. during pelvic inflammatory disease
What STD is the common cause of infertility?
Chlamydia
Hysterosalpingography is indicated in ____ A. habitual abortion B. infertility C. abnormal uterine bleeding D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Aseptic technique is not necessary during HSG. True or False?
False
What are contraindications for HSG?
Pregnancy and PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
The cervix is part of the
Uterus
In HSG, the contrast medium injection continues until ______
contrast medium spills into the peritoneal cavity
The inner lining of the uterus is the _____
endometrium
Examination of the female internal reproductive structures is called ________
hysterosalpingography
HSG may have a therapeutic effect in cases of _________
infertility
A cannula is used during HSG to ___
inject contrast medium
A disadvantage of an oil-based contrast medium for HSG is _____
it may cause pulmonary emboli
Complications of HSG include:
persistent pain or bleeding (see a Dr.), Hemorrhage, Spread of pre-existing infection, & Gerneal peritonitis
Glucagon may be administered as a premedication for HSG to _____
reduce spasm of the uterus or fallopian tubes
HSG is therapeutic to
restore normal patency of narrowed or obstructed Fallopian tubes
The common reason for the diagnostic use of HSG is infertility due to ___
stricture in fallopian tube
Routine filming for HSG requires _____ positioning
supine
Hysterosalpingoraphy examines the _____.
uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
