Introduction to Radiology & Imaging

Question 1

Term for categorisation of the method in which images are generated: ultrasound, radiation such as x-rays, and MRI

Answer 1

Imaging Modalities

Question 2

Fluoroscopy

Answer 2

Patient is given radio opaque contrast then they are X-rayed (it is somewhat like a video I think)

e.g. Barium Swallow

Question 3

Nuclear Medicine Modality

Answer 3

REVISE

Question 4

Deterministic Effects

Answer 4

Effect only begins when a threshold dose is reached, then increases based on the increase of the dose

Question 5

Stochastic Effect

Answer 5

Effects that occur without a threshold dose; even small exposure causes an effect