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Medical Imaging
Allied Health 2
Question | Answer |
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Two dimensional images on x-ray films | radiographs |
Support radiologists as they perform tasks | Radiologist technologist |
Radiation therapy delivered in daily doses for several weeks | External beam therapy |
Example of external beam therapy | cobalt 60 |
Two types of medical imaging radiologists | Diagnostic and Radiation radiologist |
Doctors who specialize in the use of radiant energy to diagnose and treat a disease | Radiologist |
Creates images by x-rays, magnetic fields, sonar, and radioactivity | Diagnostic radiologist |
Deals with the use of radiation in the treatment of cancer | Radiation oncologist |
Requires the introduction of contrast media into various systems of the body | Invasive imaging |
Substances that allow internal images to be viewed | Contrast media |
Image of both arteries and veins filled with contrast media | Angiogram |
Image only of arteries filled with contrast media | Arteriogram |
Imaging process used to guide a catheter into the coronary artery | Fluoroscopy |
Includes using radionuclide sources to treat tumors inside the body | Brachytherapy |
What type of degree do radiologic technologists obtain? | Associate's degree |
Radiographers stay in high demand because of the use of radiographs in____________. | Medical diagnosis |
Heartburn, regurgitation, and diffuculty swallowing are diagnosed with a _______________. | Gastroesophageal Reflux scan |
Thyroid function is diagnosed by ___________________. | Radioactive Iodine Uptake |
Views the body in slices much like the slices of a loaf of bread? | CT scan |
Takes longitudinal and transverse cross-sectional images of the body? | MRI scan |
Patients need to be assessed for _________ and ____________ allergies before they are administered any contrast media. | food and medication |
Test is used to check for osteoporosis? | Bone densitometry |
Perform tests on imaging equipment to maintain proper calibration? | Quality management technologist |
Non-invasive procedures usually involve? | Bones |
_______________ clients find it diffucult to remain in the MRI tube. | Claustrophobic |