Radiographic tests

Question 1

X- rays

Answer 1

• lobar consolidation in bacterial pneumonia; diffuse interstitial infiltrates in Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) in patient with HIV/AIDS
• can take long periods of time to see changes in bone x rays

Question 2

Computed tomography (CT) inferior than MRI on compartmental scans

Answer 2

medical imaging technique that utilizes computer-
processed x-rays to produce tomographic images of specific areas of the body to provide analysis of compartmental anatomy; often utilized with contrast to enhance the appearance of inflammation and infection
(very specific areas

Question 3

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) superior than CT for compartmental scans

Answer 3

medical imaging technique that uses a
magnetic field and pulse radio waves of energy to provide superior imaging of
compartmental anatomy; often utilized with contrast to enhance the appearance of inflammation and infection

Question 4

Nuclear imaging

Answer 4

bone scans, WBC-labeled scan, etc

Question 5

Echocardiography

Answer 5

Ultrasound technique used to assess cardiac function and to evaluate heart and valvular structures