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RADCON FINALS Flashcards

1
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Which of he following is not premedication for examination of the spine/spinal cord?

A

Nembutal

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2
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Which of the following examinations has its contrast medium mixed with another substance?

A

Radiculography

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3
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Considering the previous question, which of the following is a substance mixed with the contrast medium?

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CSF

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4
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In which examination is the contrast medium not introduced into the subarachnoid space?

A

Diskography

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5
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Which examination mainly has to be monitored for side effects to a motor function (ambulation)?

A

Radiculography

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6
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Which examinaton generally has the most inferior object of study?

A

Radiculography

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7
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It is the radiographic examination of the spinal canal following the injection of CM to the subarachnoid space.

A

Myelography

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8
Q

In myelography, how is the CM delivered alternatively when the upper level of the block cannot be
demonstrated by the usual method?

A

Cisternal Puncture

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8
Q

If a patient is in the Trendelenburg position, injected Myodil (CM for myelography) in the spine is expected to
move towards what aspect of the spine?

A

Superior

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8
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T OR F. In myelography, it is preferred that the contrast medium enters the head.

A

True

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9
Q

T OR F. In myelography, it is easy to tell apart the left and right aspect of the spine in the AP images without labelling
them

A

False

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10
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Theoretically, how much time would it take for myodil injected in the spine for myelography to be practically
gone from the subarachnoid space?

A

5 to 6 years

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11
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It is the radiographic examination of the cauda equina and the lumbar and sacral nerve roots.

A

Radiculography

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12
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What are the views taken in radiculography?

A

AP and Lateral

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13
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For Diskography, which of the following is an acceptable amount of CM based on usual standards?

A

1 mL

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14
Q

In diskography, where exactly is the CM introduced?

A

Nucleus Pulposus

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15
Q

What is the means by which the nervous system sends signals in the body?

A

Action potentials

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16
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Main component of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

A

Central Nervous System

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16
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Which division of the nervous system brings information from the 5 sense into the brain?

A

Afferent (Sensory)
Division

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17
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Which of the following examinations is appropriate for investigating raised intracranial pressure?

A

Ventriculography

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18
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Which of the following is NOT a description of ventriculography?

A

Air is injected via a lumbar puncture

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18
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Disorder when excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates the brain’s ventricles.

A

Hydrocephalus

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19
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Which of the following is primarily done to treat the disorder in hydrocephalus?

A

VP Shunting

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20
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Which of the following are the positions used in ventriculography?

A

Supine and Prone

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21
Q

T OR F. In pneumoencephalography, air is injected into holes created by the surgeon in the frontal or parietal area of
the cranium

A

False

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22
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Occipito-frontal, Reverse-Townes, Lateral. These are views in pneumoencephalography for this position.

A

Prone

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23
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Which of the following is a projection where preliminary film in pneumoencephalography is performed in?

A

– AP

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24
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Recalling views and positions in pneumoencephalography, which of the following does not belong to the group?

A

Occipitofrontal

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25
Q

Contrast media usage for pneumoencephalography.

A

Air; 20 to 30 mL

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26
Q

Which of the following is matched correctly (pneumoencephalography)

A

Reverse Towne’s view; 25 deg caudal

27
Q

T OR F. The ventriculoperitoneal shunt is used to relieve pressure in the brain due to CSF accumulation.

A

True

28
Q

In pneumoencephalography, what position is most appropriate to bring the contrast media to the occipital
region?

A

Prone

28
Q

In pneumoencephalography, this is the view required to show air in the anterior part of the 3rd ventricle.

A

Hanging Head Lateral

28
Q

In pneumoencephalography, this are filled to demonstrate lesions in the temporal region.

A

Temporal Horns

29
Q

In myelography, when myodil is already injected and the patient is in Fowler’s position, the cerebrospinal fluid is
mainly ___ to the myodil in the spine.

A

Superior

30
Q

T OR F. For pneumoencephalography, an NPO precaution/preparation is required.

A

True

31
Q

IT OR F. n myelography, it is necessary to label the left or right aspect of the spine in lateral view because it is difficult to
tell otherwise.

A

False

31
Q

Contrast medium usually used in radiculography.

A

Dimer X

31
Q

It is the radiographic examination of the intervertebral discs.

A

Diskography

32
Q

In which of the following does herniation of intervertebral discs occur the least?

A

Cervical Region

32
Q

Premedication for Diskography.

A

Operidine

33
Q

In which of the following can a gas be used as CM?

A

Myelography

34
Q

Which of the following does not deliver CM via lumbar puncture?

A

None of the above

34
Q

Which of the following does not required food restrictions for patient preparation?

A

Ventriculography

35
Q

A main structural component of the nervous system consisting of cranial nerves and spinal nerves that functions
as lines of communication between CNS and the rest of the body.

A

Peripheral Nervous System

36
Q

Which function of the nervous system is demonstrated during the involuntary jerking away of the hand when
something hot is touched, in order to prevent further injury?

A

Programming of spinal cord reflexes

37
Q

Intelligence, creativity, emotion and memory are a few of the many things governed by this central nervous
system organ.

A

Brain

37
Q

Which examination is used to ascertain the nature of hydrocephalus?

A

Ventriculography

38
Q

Main use of ventriculography (using burr holes) in more recent times.

A

As a way of insertion of shunt tubes

39
Q

Which of the following is a difference between ventriculography and pneumoencephalography?

A

Delivery mode/site

40
Q

In pneumoencephalography, which view is taken upon injection of CM in order to ascertain in whether the CM
has entered the ventricular system?

A

Lateral view

40
Q

T OR F. The risk of bleeding is a cause for concern in cerebral arteriography.

A

True

41
Q

T OR f. In intraosseus venography, injection in the thoracic or lumbar regions would require the patient to lie prone.

A

True

42
Q

Contrast media employed in intraosseus venography.

A

Hypaque

43
Q

Which is correct pathway of the catheter in cerebral angiography?

A

femoral artery > descending aorta > arch
aorta > carotid artery

44
Q

It is a procedure that uses a special dye and xray to see the flow of blood through the brain.

A

Cerebral
angiography

45
Q

Refers to the inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain.

A

Vasculitis

45
Q

It refers to the narrowing of the arteries in the brain.

A

Angiostenosis

46
Q

A methodology that involves injection of contrast media into the bone marrow.

A

Intraosseus Venography

47
Q

This radiological examination is mainly performed mainly to ascertain whether the portal vein is patent and to distinguish intrahepatic portal obstruction from pre-hepatic portal obstruction.

A

percutaneous Transplenic Portal Venography

48
Q

Which of the following methods of injecting CM in renal arteriography is more commonly used?

A

Seldinger method

49
Q

Which of the following is not used as injection site for cerebral arteriography?

A

Intraosseus

50
Q

A computer reconstruction technique where bones and other tissues are removed in the image, leaving blood
vessels filled with dye.

A

Digital Subtraction Angiography

50
Q

Which examination of the aorta is used when femoral catheterization is contraindicated?

A

Translumbar Aortography

50
Q

Which examination of the aorta is most suitable for examining part of the aorta that branches into the
brachiocephalic artery, subclavian arteries and carotid arteries.

A

Arch Aortography

50
Q

It is the radiography of the heart and great vessels.

A

Angiocardiography

50
Q

T OR F. In angiocardiography, if the left side of the heart is of interest for demonstration, the catheter can be inserted
via femoral artery.

A

False

51
Q

Between single and bi-plane imaging, which methodology and equipment reduces the number of CM injections
to the patient due to its accuracy?

A

Bi-plane imaging

52
Q

T OR F. Cardio-conray is a contrast medium that can be used for angiocardiography.

A

True

52
Q

Radiographic examination of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

A

Coronary Arteriography

53
Q

T OR F. The views for left coronary artery are lateral, right anterior oblique and left anterior oblique.

A

True

54
Q

It is the insertion of a long thin tube into arteries and veins of sufficient diameters (usually in the neck, arm or
groin) and guiding it through the blood vessels and even to the heart.

A

Cardiac Catheterization

55
Q

Which of the following cannot be accomplished by cardiac catheterization?

A

Restart heart rhythm in times of fibrilliation

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