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Definition of tomography |
Section or slice of specific Anatomy |
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Relationship of tube and I are one performing tomography |
They are connected together but move opposite directions |
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Define objective plane |
Area that remains in focus |
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Define fulcrum |
Number set on machine tells level structure is a |
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Define tomographic angle |
Angle which tube swings AKA amplitude objective |
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Define panorex |
Specific tomographic unit used to image the face and a mandible |
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How can you demonstrate gun vs. Tissue on a cat skin |
Windowing and leveling |
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Define multi slice CT scanner |
Newer CT scanner 64 images / slices per rotation |
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Father of mammography |
Robert Egan |
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How many women develop breast cancer in their lifetime |
1and 8. Survival rate 80% |
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Primary risk for developing breast cancer |
Age |
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Three types of breast tissue |
Fibrous, glandular and adipose |
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What kvp range is used for mammograms |
23-28 |
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How much compression is applied to the breast when positioning a mammogram |
25 - 35 pounds of force |
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5 advantages for breast compression |
Reduces motion Uniform thickness Reduced scatter Thinner tissue Shorter OID |
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Type of Grid used for mammography |
Moving Focus grid 4 to 1 |
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Effects of amplitude |
Wider the angle definite object plane becomes |
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Federal law that regulates the use of mammography |
Mqsa |
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Two dominant dexa vendors |
GE (lunar) and holographic |
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Osteoporosis prevention and treatment |
Diet and exercise. Vitamin D |
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What contrast is used in MRI |
Gadolinium |
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What is radiation oncology used for |
Therapeutic use of x-rays cancer cells are more sensitive to radiation the regular cells. |
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Define port |
Same as a collimator when dealing with radiation oncology |
