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What type of diagnostic imaging technique allows radiologists to obtain better images of tubular structures by using contrast agents?
What type of diagnostic imaging technique allows radiologists to obtain better images of tubular structures by using contrast agents?
- Ultrasound
- MRI
- Fluoroscopy (correct)
- CT scan
Which type of diagnostic test does not involve puncturing or cutting the skin?
Which type of diagnostic test does not involve puncturing or cutting the skin?
- Non-invasive therapeutic injections (correct)
- CT scan with contrast agents
- Stent placement
- Cardiac catheterization
What is the purpose of using contrast agents in diagnostic imaging?
What is the purpose of using contrast agents in diagnostic imaging?
- To reduce radiation exposure
- To eliminate the need for multiple views
- To create clearer images of tubular structures (correct)
- To speed up the imaging process
Which type of imaging technique involves the introduction of an instrument or catheter through a natural orifice?
Which type of imaging technique involves the introduction of an instrument or catheter through a natural orifice?
What is the primary advantage of fluoroscopy over regular X-rays?
What is the primary advantage of fluoroscopy over regular X-rays?
In which situation can fluoroscopy be a valuable aid for minimally invasive surgery?
In which situation can fluoroscopy be a valuable aid for minimally invasive surgery?
What is a common adverse reaction to contrast agents used in imaging procedures?
What is a common adverse reaction to contrast agents used in imaging procedures?
Where are iodine-based contrast agents typically instilled in the body for imaging procedures?
Where are iodine-based contrast agents typically instilled in the body for imaging procedures?
What is the primary advantage of digital radiography over traditional radiography?
What is the primary advantage of digital radiography over traditional radiography?
Which method allows the radiologist to manipulate images immediately on a computer monitor?
Which method allows the radiologist to manipulate images immediately on a computer monitor?
What is the imaging receptor for plain x-ray that produces shades of black, gray, and white?
What is the imaging receptor for plain x-ray that produces shades of black, gray, and white?
What is a primary function of contrast agents used in imaging procedures?
What is a primary function of contrast agents used in imaging procedures?
