Deck 5: Radiology

Question 1

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

A) CT scanning
B) MRI
C) PET scanning
D) Ultrasonography

Answer 1

Ultrasonography

Question 2

Prophylactic cranial radiation is a treatment used:

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 neonates

Answer 2

To prevent micrometastases to the brain from growing into larger tumors (e.g., in diseases such as small cell carcinoma of the lung)

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

None of the above. All of these treatment modalities should be considered as possible treatments in palliative care.

Question 4

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

A) CT scanning
B) MR imaging
C) Plain x-ray films
D) Ultrasonography

Question 5

Which of the following agents is NOT radioactive?

A) Plutonium
B) Ricin
C) Depleted uranium
D) Radiologic contrast