Question

According to the American college of radiology (ACR) guidelines, which of the following statements is TRUE about using iodinated IV contrast media with pregnant patients:

1. under no circumstances should IV contrast be administered to a pregnant patient
2. IV contrast may be administered when it is not prudent to wait to obtain the clinical information until after the pregnancy
3. IV contrast may be administered if the clinical information obtained will affect the care of the patient and fetus during pregnancy

Answer 1

According to the American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines, IV contrast may be administered when it is not prudent to wait to obtain the clinical information until after the pregnancy.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines, the correct statement about using iodinated IV contrast media with pregnant patients is:

IV contrast may be administered when it is not prudent to wait to obtain the clinical information until after the pregnancy.

This means that if waiting to administer the IV contrast would hinder the clinical information required for the care of the pregnant patient and fetus, the contrast can be given.