Imaging

Question 1

X-ray

Answer 1

Commonly used for visualizing bones
Diagnostic tool for issues related to bones
Chest X-ray can also be used to diagnose lung conditions such as pneumonia and COPD

Low density (Soft tissue) structures do not absorb X-rays as well so they do not show up

Question 2

Ultrasound

Answer 2

Noninvasive procedure that uses sound waves to produce images of structures within the body, especially internal organs

Shows not only an image, but the movement of the structure since it is in real time

Question 3

Doppler Ultrasound

Answer 3

A specific form of ultrasound that evaluates blood flow from major arteries, veins, and cerebrovascular system

Can also provide auditory output in addition to a visual projection

Question 4

Venography

Answer 4

Invasive procedure
Uses X-ray and contrast dye to visualize the venous system
Mainly used for LE visualization with dye injected through foot
- can also be used for UE visualization or inferior vena cava

Helpful for diagnosing DVT, tumors, valve dysfunction, or other venous system pathology

Question 5

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Answer 5

Invasive procedure
Uses radiography and an injected radionuclide to determine the metabolic activity of an organ or tissue

Commonly used in oncology (malignant tumors), neurology (IDing brain diseases), and cardiology (IDing impaired blood flow)