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1
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MEASUREMENT OF BONE DENSITY USING DUALENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DEXA OR DXA) TO
DETECT OSTEOPOROSIS

A

BONE DENSITOMETRY

2
Q

Radiologic procedures

for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system

A

Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)

3
Q

Recording of a predetermined plane in the body
using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a
computer for display on a monitor

A

Computed Tomography (CT)

4
Q

Visualization of deep structures of the body
by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the
tissue

A

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

5
Q

Capacity to operate or work

A

Energy

6
Q

Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus
acquiring a net charge

A

ionization

7
Q

Process of using a magnetic field and

radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body

A

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

8
Q

Radiography of the breast

A

mammography

9
Q

Branch of radiology that involves the
introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and
therapeutic purposes

A

Nuclear Medicine Technology

10
Q

The creation of sectional images of
the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and
systems

A

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

11
Q

Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

A

radiation

12
Q

Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease

by means of x-rays or radioactive substances

A

Radiation Therapy

13
Q

Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the
body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially
sensitized film or an imaging plate or system

A

radiography

14
Q

General term applied to an individual who

performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology

A

Radiologic Technologist (RT)

15
Q

Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of
both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of
disease

A

radiologist

16
Q

An advanced-level radiographer who extends the
capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby
enhancing patient care

A

Radiologist Assistant (RA)

17
Q

Branch of the health sciences dealing with radioactive substances
and radiant energy and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means
of both ionizing (e.g., roentgen rays) and nonionizing (e.g., ultrasound)
radiation

A

radiology

18
Q

Synonym for x-ray

A

roenthen ray

19
Q

Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when
electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped

A

xray

20
Q

The body’s naturally emitted heat energy can also produce images for
diagnostic purposes; useful in demonstrating conditions such as changes in the body’s circulation

A

thermograms

21
Q

credentialing organization for medical imaging,

interventional procedures, and radiation therapy

A

ARRT