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Which modality provides functional information such as rates of metabolism and levels of various other chemical activity?
Which modality provides functional information such as rates of metabolism and levels of various other chemical activity?
Which modality is limited in demonstrating dense bone detail or calcifications?
Which modality is limited in demonstrating dense bone detail or calcifications?
Which modality shows how blood flows to tissues and organs?
Which modality shows how blood flows to tissues and organs?
Which modality measures important body functions such as blood flow, oxygen use, and glucose metabolism?
Which modality measures important body functions such as blood flow, oxygen use, and glucose metabolism?
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Which modality combines anatomy and function knowledge to pinpoint the anatomic location of abnormal metabolic activity?
Which modality combines anatomy and function knowledge to pinpoint the anatomic location of abnormal metabolic activity?
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Which modality is characterized by bright echoes (white) in hyperechoic/echogenic areas?
Which modality is characterized by bright echoes (white) in hyperechoic/echogenic areas?
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Which modality is limited by the availability of radionuclides?
Which modality is limited by the availability of radionuclides?
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Which modality provides outstanding soft tissue contrast?
Which modality provides outstanding soft tissue contrast?
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Which modality is the least expensive compared to exploratory surgery?
Which modality is the least expensive compared to exploratory surgery?
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Which modality has no ionizing radiation?
Which modality has no ionizing radiation?
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Which of the following is a possible explanation for the extravasation of media in the patient's arm during the CT scan?
Which of the following is a possible explanation for the extravasation of media in the patient's arm during the CT scan?
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What is the potential risk of contrast media extravasation in perforated intestinal tracts?
What is the potential risk of contrast media extravasation in perforated intestinal tracts?
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What are the clinical history and physical exam findings that may indicate perforation?
What are the clinical history and physical exam findings that may indicate perforation?
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What is the purpose of obtaining complete history and physical examination results from the patient?
What is the purpose of obtaining complete history and physical examination results from the patient?
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Which imaging modality is being discussed in the text?
Which imaging modality is being discussed in the text?
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What is the main concern when extravasation of contrast media occurs?
What is the main concern when extravasation of contrast media occurs?
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What are the possible consequences of wrong placement of contrast media during a CT scan?
What are the possible consequences of wrong placement of contrast media during a CT scan?
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What is the significance of vessels being friable in the context of contrast media extravasation?
What is the significance of vessels being friable in the context of contrast media extravasation?
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What is the importance of a preliminary abdominal x-ray in assessing perforation?
What is the importance of a preliminary abdominal x-ray in assessing perforation?
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What is the emphasis on obtaining complete history and physical examination results from the patient?
What is the emphasis on obtaining complete history and physical examination results from the patient?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of high-dose radiation exposure to the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of high-dose radiation exposure to the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
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What is the threshold dose for cerebrovascular syndrome associated with high acute radiation exposure?
What is the threshold dose for cerebrovascular syndrome associated with high acute radiation exposure?
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What is the latency period for the onset of symptoms after high-dose radiation exposure to the GI system?
What is the latency period for the onset of symptoms after high-dose radiation exposure to the GI system?
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What is the survival rate after high-dose radiation exposure to the GI system?
What is the survival rate after high-dose radiation exposure to the GI system?
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What is the mechanism of cerebrovascular syndrome associated with high acute radiation exposure?
What is the mechanism of cerebrovascular syndrome associated with high acute radiation exposure?
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What are the symptoms of cerebrovascular syndrome?
What are the symptoms of cerebrovascular syndrome?
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What is the potential risk of fetal radiation exposure?
What is the potential risk of fetal radiation exposure?
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What is the threshold dose for fetal radiation exposure to result in death or gross malformations?
What is the threshold dose for fetal radiation exposure to result in death or gross malformations?
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What is the potential risk of fetal radiation exposure in relation to cancer?
What is the potential risk of fetal radiation exposure in relation to cancer?
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What is the significance of vessels being friable in the context of contrast media extravasation?
What is the significance of vessels being friable in the context of contrast media extravasation?
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Study Notes
Functional Imaging Modalities
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) provides functional information such as rates of metabolism and levels of various other chemical activity.
- PET measures important body functions such as blood flow, oxygen use, and glucose metabolism.
- PET combines anatomy and function knowledge to pinpoint the anatomic location of abnormal metabolic activity.
Ultrasound Modality
- Ultrasound is characterized by bright echoes (white) in hyperechoic/echogenic areas.
- Ultrasound provides outstanding soft tissue contrast.
Nuclear Medicine Modality
- Nuclear Medicine is limited by the availability of radionuclides.
Computed Tomography (CT) Modality
- CT is limited in demonstrating dense bone detail or calcifications.
- CT shows how blood flows to tissues and organs.
Radiation Concerns
- High-dose radiation exposure to the gastrointestinal (GI) system can cause a potential consequence of gastrointestinal syndrome.
- The threshold dose for cerebrovascular syndrome associated with high acute radiation exposure is 6000-8000 rads.
- The latency period for the onset of symptoms after high-dose radiation exposure to the GI system is 1-2 weeks.
- The survival rate after high-dose radiation exposure to the GI system is 0-10%.
- Cerebrovascular syndrome is associated with high acute radiation exposure, which can cause symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and seizures.
- The mechanism of cerebrovascular syndrome is the damage of blood vessels in the brain.
Contrast Media Extravasation
- The extravasation of contrast media can occur due to fragile or friable vessels.
- The potential risk of contrast media extravasation in perforated intestinal tracts is peritonitis.
- Clinical history and physical exam findings that may indicate perforation include abdominal tenderness, guarding, and rebound.
- Obtaining complete history and physical examination results from the patient helps to identify potential risks and consequences of contrast media extravasation.
- The main concern when extravasation of contrast media occurs is the risk of an allergic reaction, nephrotoxicity, or cardiac arrhythmias.
- Possible consequences of wrong placement of contrast media during a CT scan include tissue necrosis, nerve damage, and compartment syndrome.
- A preliminary abdominal x-ray is important in assessing perforation to rule out free air in the abdominal cavity.
Fetal Radiation Exposure
- The potential risk of fetal radiation exposure is a concern, with a threshold dose of 10-20 rads to result in death or gross malformations.
- The potential risk of fetal radiation exposure in relation to cancer is a concern, with an increased risk of childhood cancer.
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