Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Practice Test

Diabetic patients have a higher incidence of developing what post-contrast administration?

1. Cardiomyopathy

2. Renal failure

3. Myocardial infarction

4. Stroke

The correct answer is: Renal failure

Diabetic patients are more susceptible to developing renal failure after the administration of contrast media due to their pre-existing renal vulnerabilities. Diabetes can lead to conditions such as diabetic nephropathy, which compromises kidney function. When contrast agents are introduced, they can exacerbate existing kidney issues or further impair renal function, leading to contrast-induced nephropathy. This makes monitoring renal function particularly crucial in diabetic patients undergoing procedures that involve contrast use. While other options may be relevant to complications associated with diabetes, they do not specifically correlate with the immediate risks following contrast administration in the way that renal failure does. Myocardial infarction and stroke can occur in diabetic patients due to overall cardiovascular risk but are not directly tied to the effects of contrast media. Cardiomyopathy is also a concern in diabetes, but it is more related to chronic conditions rather than a direct consequence of contrast injection. Therefore, renal failure is the primary concern in this context.