Medical Testing

Question 1

Computed tomography (CT) is

Answer 1

a diagnostic imaging test used to create detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels. … CT is fast, painless, noninvasive and accurate.

detect bone and joint problems, like complex bone fractures and tumors. If you have a condition like cancer, heart disease, emphysema, or liver masses, CT scans can spot it or help doctors see any changes. They show internal injuries and bleeding, such as those caused by a car accident.

Disadvantage - high radioactivity

Question 2

PET scan

Answer 2

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that allows your doctor to check for diseases in your body. The scan uses a special dye containing radioactive tracers. These tracers are either swallowed, inhaled, or injected into a vein

PET scan can find abnormal activity

detect early signs of cancer, heart disease and brain disorders. Checks whole body for metastasis of cancer

inspect your blood flow, your oxygen intake, or the metabolism of your organs and tissues. PET scans show problems at the cellular level, giving your doctor the best view of complex systemic diseases.

Question 3

Barium Enema

Answer 3

polyps, diverticulosis, motility of colon or rectum
- colon cancer (ascending colon), UC (descending), Crohns (esophagus to lower colon- primarily left), Dx blood in stools, diarrhea, constipation

Question 4

Barium Swallow

Answer 4

upper GI- ulcers (ST/esophageal), polyps, diverticulosis, motility and peristalsis of the esophagus. ST, duodenum, SI
- narrowing or irritations of esophagus, dysphagia, ulcers, tumors, polyps in upper GI, GERD

Question 5

CT scan

Answer 5

Tumors, blood clots, biliary obstruction, aneurysms

• Great for post trauma injuries such as MVA
• Better for acute sx (chest, abdominal, lung)
• best at identifying cancer such as lymphoma
• very good for diagnosis spinal problems, injuries to hands, feet, blood vessels, muscles. , blood clots, internal bleeding, tumors

Question 6

MRI

Answer 6

atherosclerotic tissue, joints, spine, brain, valves of the heart, tendons and ligaments when patient is stationary* - end result testing
- frequently used for: aneurysms, MS, Spinal Cord injuries, Stroke, arthritis, Tumors

Question 7

KUB (Kidney Ureter Bladder) xray

Answer 7

size, shape, position of urinary organ, kidney stones

Question 8

Ultrasound-

Answer 8

gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, bladder, arterial blood, liver and reproductive organs

Question 9

Arthrography

Answer 9

joint, tendon, cartilage and ligament condition while patient moves (*MRI is used for sedentary views)

Question 10

SPECT

Answer 10

extent of brain damage post stroke

Question 11

PET

Answer 11

diagnosing parkinson’s, epilepsy, mental illness as well as metabolic activity to organs

Question 12

Laproscopy

Answer 12

fiber optic tube used to view contents w/in abdomen & pelvis

“Gold standard for endometriosis”

Question 13

What is the best radiography exam to diagnose an AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm)

Answer 13

CT Scan

Question 14

X Ray

Answer 14

Arthritis, bone cancer, breast tumors, digestive problems, enlarged heart, fractures, osteoporosis, swallowed items, tooth decay (gut healthy)