Radiology tests (x-ray) Flashcards
define the test performed
abdominal x-ray
is also commonly known as …
flat plate of abdo
OR
3 views of abdo
- no contrast medium or booking time
angiogram/ arteriogram
radiology
- examines an artery after injection of contrast medium
arthrogram
radiology
- examines a joint after contrast medium is injected into the joint space
Ba Enema (BE)
radiology
- examines lower bowel
- after contrast medium is introduced into the rectum
- no consent form usually needed
Ba Swallow / UGI series
**what is commonly ordered with this?
radiology
- examines the esophagus, stomach and duodenum after patient swallows barium
- S.B.F.T often ordered with this
Bone x-ray
radiology
- no contrast medium/ booking time
Cholangiogram
percutaneous transhepatic/ PTC or T-tube
radiology
- PERCUTANEOUS Cholangiogram examines biliary ducts after injection of contrast medium
- T-TUBE Cholangiogram often used for post op drainage of bile
Cholecystogram / Gallbladder (GB) series
radiology
- examines biliary ducts and gallbladder after the patient ingests an oral contrast medium
Cystourethrogram
voiding or stress
radiology
- contrast medium introduced through a catheter
- no consent usually needed
- Voiding- patient voids while films are taken
chest x-ray (CXR)
radiology
- no mediums / booking times
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
radiology
- examines kidneys & ureters after contrast medium is injected
kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB)
radiology
- no mediums/ booking time
Mammogram
radiology
Sialogram
radiology
-examines the salivary ducts after contrast medium is injected
Sinogram
radiology
- examines the sinuses after filling them with contrast medium
(CT scan is used in place of this test nowadays)
