Exam 35: Radiologic Procedures and Imaging Techniques

Radiation exposure is measured in ____________.

This procedure uses x-rays to create an image of the breast.Select the correct spelling of this word.

An open MRI is more comfortable for a person who suffers from a fear of:

X-rays are used during all of the following tests except:

The image produced by ultrasonography is known as a/an ____________.

The combining form pharmaceutic/o- means :

Which procedure uses an x-ray beam and contrast dye in the subarachnoid space to create an image of the spinal cavity,spine,and spinal nerves?

Contrast dye is injected to outline a blood vessel.In ____________,it is injected into an artery to show blockage,narrowed areas,or aneurysms.

In an IVP report,which structure is certain to be mentioned?

The radiopharmaceutical drug indium-111 combined with monoclonal antibodies is used during scintigraphy to:

Which of these abbreviations stands for the most common radiologic procedure?

Both CT scans and MRI scans are types of tomography that show many individual "slice" images.

In nuclear medicine,radioactive substances are often injected directly into the patient's vein or given by inhalation.

In a mammogram,an x-ray is used to create an image of the uterus.

Which procedure is referred to as a full body scan and uses a beam of electrons?

A preliminary radiograph taken before contrast dye is injected is referred to as a/an:

A dosimeter is found in a:

On x-ray,areas of high density are said to be ____________.

A ____________ is a positively charged particle that has the same mass as an electron,but the opposite charge.

An example of interventional radiology is using ultrasonography to guide the insertion of the needle for an amniocentesis.