VSR-0121
QUESTION
Sodium and Meglumine diatrizoate is used in goats for IVP at the dose rate of?
OPTIONS
(A) 2.0 to 3.0 ml per kg b. wt.
(B) 3.0 to 4.0 ml per kg b. wt.
(C) 0.5 to 1.0 ml per kg b. wt.
(D) 4.0 to 5.0 ml per kg b. wt.
ANSWER
(A) 2.0 to 3.0 ml per kg b. wt.
EXPLANATION
Sodium and meglumine diatrizoate is a water-soluble iodinated contrast medium used for intravenous pyelography (IVP) to demonstrate the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, and urinary tract. Veterinary radiographic references describe IVP doses in the approximate range of 1–2 mL/kg or higher depending on the iodine concentration and species, and the examination key for goats uses 2.0–3.0 mL/kg body weight. The smaller dose of 0.5–1.0 mL/kg may provide inadequate opacification for the protocol intended here, whereas 3–4 mL/kg and 4–5 mL/kg are greater than the stated dose range. Therefore, option (A) 2.0–3.0 mL/kg body weight is the correct answer.
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