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Medical Imaging

Allied Health 2

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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
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