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A measurement of the accurate absorbed dose of radiation is
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Rad
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An image produced on film by a swiping beam of radiation is known as
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Scan
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The study of the gallbladder by x-ray with oral contrast medium is called
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Cholecystography
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Which of the following statements regarding myelography is not correct?
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A. The radiologist perform a lumbar puncture
B. It is fluoroscope of the central nervous system C. The radiologist removes some cerebrospinal fluid D. It is fluoroscopy of the spinal cord E. A contrast medium is used Answer B |
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Radiation therapy for deeper tumors done on outpatient basis is known as
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Teletherapy
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The best temperature for film storage is between
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60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit
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Film artifacts are
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Areas that interfere with the diagnostic value of the radiograph
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The frequency of electromagnetic radiation is measured in
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Hertz
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Excretory urography is also known as
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intravenous pyelography
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A type of diagnostic radiology that uses high frequency sound waves is known as
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Ultrasound
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Positions that are neither parallel or perpendicular to the body is called
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Oblique
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The front to back position in radiology is known as
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Anteroposterior
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The process in which an atom may gain or lose electrons is called
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ionization
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Which of the following statements is not correct in regards to radiosensitivity?
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A. Immature, non specialized cells are highly radiosensitive
B. Mature, specialized cells are highly radioresistant C. Rapidly growing cells are highly radiosensitive D. Immature, non specialized cells and rapidly growing cells are highly radioresistant Answer D |
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Before a mammogram, the patient should
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Avoid wearing deodorant
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In preparing patients for such tests as barium enemas and CT scans, the medical assistant should
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Ask them whether they are allergic to contrast media, iodine, or shellfish
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Safety precautions are necessary because
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Radiation exposure is cumulative
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which of the following does not utilize contract media?
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A. Cholecystography
B. Arthrography C. Mammography D. Intravenous Pyelography E. Cardiography Answer C |
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How long should a patient fast prior to the procedure of a "barium meal"?
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8 hours
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Which of the following is used in the patient's mouth for a sialography in order to open the salivary duct?
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lemon
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In preparation of the patient for magnetic resonance imaging MRI, you should ask the patient if he or she has
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a pacemaker
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A radiologic study of the spinal cord is known as
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Myelography
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Xeroradiography is useful to diagnose what disorder?
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Breast Cancer
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Thermography indicates which abnormalities
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A. Fibrocystic Breast Disease
B. Breast Abscesses C. Breast tumors D. All of these Answer D |
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Which of the following types of radiology involves the injection of isotopes combined with glucose?
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Positron emission tomography
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