Fixed kVp systems
A)decrease patient dose.
B)reduce x-ray tube wear.
C)decrease time settings.
D)all of the above

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Fixed kVp systems maintain a constant voltage set by the operator, resulting in a consistent photon energy throughout the exam. This helps to reduce patient radiation dose since the same photon energy is used rather than adjusting the energy for different thicknesses. Additionally, a consistent kVp setting can help to reduce wear and tear on the x-ray tube since it does not have to constantly adjust to changing energies, and it may also reduce the amount of time required for the exam since the same energy is used throughout. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Fixed KVp Systems