Prelim | Associated Medical Terms

Question 1

A radiographic exam that visualizes the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, by injecting a contrast medium intravenously.

Part of Interest: Urinary tract (Kidneys, ureters, bladder).

Answer 1

IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)

Question 2

A fluoroscopic technique used to visualize blood vessels by subtracting pre-contrast images from post-contrast images.

Part of Interest: Blood vessels.

Answer 2

DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography)

Question 3

A radiographic exam of the large intestine where barium contrast is introduced into the rectum to visualize the colon.

Part of Interest: Large intestine (Colon).

Answer 3

BaE (Barium Enema)

Question 4

A radiographic study of the esophagus, often using a barium swallow, to assess its structure and function.

Part of Interest: Esophagus.

Answer 4

Esophagography

Question 5

A radiographic examination of the small intestine after the ingestion of a barium contrast medium to assess its structure and function.

Part of interest involved: Small intestine

Answer 5

SIS

Question 6

A radiographic study of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, using a barium contrast medium.

Part of interest involved: Esophagus, stomach, duodenum

Answer 6

UGIS (Upper Gastrointestinal Series)

Question 7

A radiographic examination of the lymphatic system after the injection of a contrast medium into the lymphatic vessels to visualize lymph nodes and vessels.

Part of interest involved: Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes

Answer 7

Lymphography

Question 8

A radiographic examination of the salivary glands and ducts following the injection of a contrast medium to assess their function and detect abnormalities.

Part of interest involved: Salivary glands, ducts

Answer 8

Sialography

Question 9

Radiographic examinations used to visualize the bile ducts and gallbladder after the administration of a contrast medium to detect stones, blockages, or other abnormalities.

Part of interest involved: Bile ducts, gallbladder

Answer 9

Cholegraphy/Cholangiography/Cholecystography

Question 10

A radiographic procedure used to visualize the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a contrast medium to assess their shape and patency.

Part of interest involved: Uterus, fallopian tubes

Answer 10

Hysterosalpingography

Question 11

A radiographic examination of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, after the injection of a contrast medium.

Part of interest involved: Urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder)

Answer 11

Urography

Question 12

A radiographic procedure that involves the insertion of a catheter into the ureters to inject a contrast medium and visualize the ureters and renal pelvis.

Part of interest involved: Ureters, renal pelvis

Answer 12

Retrograde Pyelography

Question 13

A specialized imaging technique that provides detailed cross-sectional images of the kidneys to assess renal structure and function.

Part of interest involved: Kidneys

Answer 13

Nephrotomography

Question 14

A radiographic examination of the bladder using a contrast medium to detect abnormalities such as tumors, stones, or structural issues.

Part of interest involved: Bladder

Answer 14

Cystography

Question 15

A radiographic study of the prostate gland, typically involving the injection of a contrast medium to visualize the prostate and assess its condition.

Part of interest involved: Prostate gland

Answer 15

Prostatography

Question 16

A radiographic examination of the spinal canal, including the spinal cord and nerve roots, after the injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space.

Part of interest involved: Spinal cord, nerve roots

Answer 16

Myelography

Question 17

A radiographic examination of the lacrimal (tear) drainage system after the injection of a contrast medium to assess tear duct patency and detect obstructions.

Part of interest involved: Lacrimal (tear) ducts

Answer 17

Dacryocystography

Question 18

A radiographic examination of the veins in the upper or lower limbs after the injection of a contrast medium to detect blood clots, blockages, or varicose veins.

Part of interest involved: Veins of the upper or lower limbs

Answer 18

Venography (Upper Limb & Lower Limb)

Question 19

A surgical procedure involving the realignment of fractured bones and the placement of internal fixation devices such as screws, plates, or rods to stabilize the bones.

Part of interest involved: Bones

Answer 19

ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)

Question 20

The procedure of making an incision into a vein for the purpose of drawing blood, typically for diagnostic testing or treatment.

Part of interest involved: Vein

Answer 20

Phlebotomy

Question 21

body position where the person is lying face down on their stomach

Answer 21

Prone

Question 22

person is lying on their back with their face and torso facing upward

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Supine

Question 23

concentrated dose of a substance, typically a contrast medium or medication, that is administered rapidly into the bloodstream

Answer 23

Bolus

Question 24

“through the skin”; any procedure or treatment that is performed by inserting a needle or catheter through the skin

Answer 24

Percutaneous

Question 25

area on the front of the arm, just in front of the elbow

Answer 25

Antecubital

Question 26

location farther away from the center of the body or the point of attachment to the body

Answer 26

Distal

Question 27

location closer to the center of the body or the point of attachment to the body

Answer 27

Proximal

Question 28

movement or flow in the opposite direction of what is normal

Answer 28

Retrograde

Question 29

something that is administered or occurs within a vein

Answer 29

Intravenous

Question 30

something that is located or occurs just beneath the skin

Answer 30

Subcutaneous