Question 1

The branch of radiology that produces images by capturing sound waves as they rebound off tissues and body fluids is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   CT scanning
B)   MRI
C)   PET scanning
D)   UltrasonographyE) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 2

Which of the following agents is NOT radioactive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plutonium
B)   Ricin
C)   Depleted uranium
D)   Radiologic contrastE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following imaging modalities does not expose patients to radioactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   CT scanning
B)   MR imaging
C)   Plain x-ray films
D)   UltrasonographyE) None of the above
F) A) and C) B, D

Question 4

Prophylactic cranial radiation is a treatment used:

Accepted Answer

A)   To destroy primary brain tumors
B)   To prevent micrometastases to the brain from growing into larger tumors (e.g., in diseases such as small cell carcinoma of the lung) 
C)   To verify the positioning of the patient for radiation therapy, before the actual dose of radiation is administered
D)   To prevent bacterial meningitis in immune-suppressed neonatesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following treatment modalities is inappropriate for patients seeking palliative care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiation therapy
B)   Spiritual counseling
C)   Surgery
D)   Transfusion therapy
E)   None of the above. All of these treatment modalities should be considered as possible treatments in palliative care.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above E

Exam 5: Radiology

The branch of radiology that produces images by capturing sound waves as they rebound off tissues and body fluids is known as:

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D

Which of the following agents is NOT radioactive?

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Which of the following imaging modalities does not expose patients to radioactivity?

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B, D

Prophylactic cranial radiation is a treatment used:

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Which of the following treatment modalities is inappropriate for patients seeking palliative care?

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E

Exam 5: Radiology

The branch of radiology that produces images by capturing sound waves as they rebound off tissues and body fluids is known as:

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Which of the following agents is NOT radioactive?

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Which of the following imaging modalities does not expose patients to radioactivity?

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Prophylactic cranial radiation is a treatment used:

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Which of the following treatment modalities is inappropriate for patients seeking palliative care?

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D

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B, D

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E