Deck 12: Contrast Arthrography

Question 1

Which of the following joints are most commonly examined by contrast arthrography?
1)Knee
2)Hip
3)Shoulder

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 1

1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following contrast media may be injected into a joint space for radiography of the menisci, cartilage, bursae, etc.?
1)Air
2)Barium
3)Iodine contrast medium

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 2

1 and 3

Question 3

Which of the following imaging modalities has not reduced the use of contrast arthrography?

A) Ultrasound
B) Computed tomography
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Nuclear medicine

Answer 3

Nuclear medicine

Question 4

The radiography examination in which a contrast medium is introduced into a joint space and radiographs are made of the joint is called:

A) arthrosis.
B) arthrography.
C) arthrogenesis.
D) arthroendoscopy.

Question 5

Which of the following is administered during arthrography before the injection of contrast?

A) Conscious sedation
B) Sterile saline
C) Local anesthetic
D) General anesthetic