If a patient is to receive an iodine contrast medium, you should ask the patient which of the following questions?

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Iodine is commonly found in shellfish such as shrimp and lobster, so patients with a history of shellfish allergy are at a higher risk of reacting to iodine contrast medium. It is important to ask this question to identify the patients who may require additional premedication or alternative imaging studies. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are not related to iodine or contrast medium allergies.

If a Patient Is to Receive an Iodine Contrast Medium