Exam 19: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

A dosimeter is found in a ________.

In the phrase transesophageal echocardiography,the word part that means "across;through" is ________.

The combining form roentgen/o- means ________.

An upper gastrointestinal series is also known as a barium enema.

Obtaining radiographs requires the patient to be placed in different positions known as ________,or views.

Electron beam tomography,as used in the Virtual Physical and Virtual Colonoscopy,does not expose the patient to radiation.

Which one is NOT a contraindication to having an MRI?

The combining form luc/o- means ________.

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

The use of a continuous x-ray beam to capture motion of the internal organs is known as ________.

The combining form cin/e- means ________.

The abbreviation KUB means ________.

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

A patient with which metal object in the body will NOT be able to have an MRI?

Electron beam tomography uses a beam of electrons and a computer to create an image.

Which is the CORRECT spelling of a nuclear medicine procedure that uses a radiopharmaceutical drug as a tracer?

Which is the CORRECT spelling of the process of measuring the amount of radiation exposure as detected by a film badge?

In this test,liquid barium contrast medium is swallowed.It outlines the esophagus and stomach to show ulcers or areas of blockage.

What is the difference between the suffixes -graphy and -gram?

An area of decreased uptake of a radiopharmaceutical drug on a scan is known as a/an ________.