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What is the typical location of the top of the kidneys?
What is the typical location of the top of the kidneys?
- At the level of the middle ribs in the back
- At the level of the highest ribs in the back
- At the level of the abdomen
- At the level of the lowest ribs in the back (correct)
Which scanning technique can determine the size of the kidneys most accurately?
Which scanning technique can determine the size of the kidneys most accurately?
- Ultrasound
- Planar scintigraphy
- SPECT using DMSA (correct)
- All of the above are equally accurate
What is the reason for the 'horseshoe kidney' abnormality?
What is the reason for the 'horseshoe kidney' abnormality?
- The depth of the kidney
- The position of the scan
- The size of the kidney
- The orientation of the kidney (correct)
What is the best view for diagnosing a 'horseshoe kidney'?
What is the best view for diagnosing a 'horseshoe kidney'?
What is the effect of 'polycystic disease' on the kidneys?
What is the effect of 'polycystic disease' on the kidneys?
What is the meaning of the term 'ptotic' in the context of kidney anatomy?
What is the meaning of the term 'ptotic' in the context of kidney anatomy?
What is the primary function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
What is the primary function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
What is the term used to describe the swelling of the kidney due to the backup of urine?
What is the term used to describe the swelling of the kidney due to the backup of urine?
What percentage of the cardiac output is required for normal kidney function?
What percentage of the cardiac output is required for normal kidney function?
What is the term used to describe the formation of a 'new bladder' using a segment of the small intestine (ileum) after the removal of the bladder due to cancer?
What is the term used to describe the formation of a 'new bladder' using a segment of the small intestine (ileum) after the removal of the bladder due to cancer?
What is the term used to describe the percentage of plasma that passes through the glomerulus into the renal tubules?
What is the term used to describe the percentage of plasma that passes through the glomerulus into the renal tubules?
What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in the kidneys?
What is the most common radiopharmaceutical used for functional renal imaging?
What is the most common radiopharmaceutical used for functional renal imaging?
What is the recommended dose and timing of captopril administration for a renal scintigraphy procedure?
What is the recommended dose and timing of captopril administration for a renal scintigraphy procedure?
Which radiopharmaceutical is the best choice for visualizing intraparenchymal lesions in the kidneys?
Which radiopharmaceutical is the best choice for visualizing intraparenchymal lesions in the kidneys?
What is the recommended waiting time before starting imaging after administering Tc-99m DMSA?
What is the recommended waiting time before starting imaging after administering Tc-99m DMSA?
What is the typical pattern seen on a renogram when there is a collecting system obstruction?
What is the typical pattern seen on a renogram when there is a collecting system obstruction?
What is the formula used to calculate the total kidney capacity?
What is the formula used to calculate the total kidney capacity?
Which radiopharmaceutical is an inulin analog used for assessing glomerular filtration rate?
Which radiopharmaceutical is an inulin analog used for assessing glomerular filtration rate?
In a diuretic renogram study, if the washout activity from the collecting system has a clearance half-time of less than 10 minutes, it is most likely indicative of:
In a diuretic renogram study, if the washout activity from the collecting system has a clearance half-time of less than 10 minutes, it is most likely indicative of:
Which of the following statements is true regarding ACE inhibitor (ACEI)-augmented renal studies?
Which of the following statements is true regarding ACE inhibitor (ACEI)-augmented renal studies?
Which of the following views is best for demonstrating a horseshoe kidney?
Which of the following views is best for demonstrating a horseshoe kidney?
After the injection of $^{67}$Ga-citrate, imaging can begin at which time point?
After the injection of $^{67}$Ga-citrate, imaging can begin at which time point?
In which position should the technologist take images of a patient with a ptotic (descended) kidney?
In which position should the technologist take images of a patient with a ptotic (descended) kidney?
What is the primary mechanism of clearance for Tc-99 MAG3?
What is the primary mechanism of clearance for Tc-99 MAG3?
Which radiopharmaceutical is used to assess effective renal plasma flow?
Which radiopharmaceutical is used to assess effective renal plasma flow?
What is the primary indication for renal scintigraphy with ACE inhibitor augmentation?
What is the primary indication for renal scintigraphy with ACE inhibitor augmentation?
Which radiopharmaceutical is excreted mainly through glomerular filtration?
Which radiopharmaceutical is excreted mainly through glomerular filtration?
What is the significance of a half-time clearance of longer than 20 minutes in diuretic renal imaging?
What is the significance of a half-time clearance of longer than 20 minutes in diuretic renal imaging?
Which radiopharmaceutical is used for direct retrograde radionuclide cystography to evaluate vesicoureteral reflux?
Which radiopharmaceutical is used for direct retrograde radionuclide cystography to evaluate vesicoureteral reflux?
Which radiopharmaceutical has superior imaging characteristics due to its high first-pass extraction fraction?
Which radiopharmaceutical has superior imaging characteristics due to its high first-pass extraction fraction?
