Chest Radiographs Flashcards
1
Q
nontraumatic
Nontraumatic chest wall w/ no Hx of malignancy
initial image
A
chest x- ray
2
Q
nontraumatic
Nontraumatic chest wall pain w/ suspected infectious or inflammatory condition
secondary imaging w/ NORMAL x-ray
A
chest CT
3
Q
chronic cough
Chronic cough> 8weeks and no known RFs for lung CA
initial imaging
A
chest x-ray
4
Q
chronic cough
Chronic cough>8 weeks + persistent symptoms despite initial eval and treat
initial imaging
A
chest x-ray ** OR** chest CT
5
Q
common routine chest x-ray protocol typically involves these 2 views
during inspiration
A
upright PA
sometimes left lateral
AP used when they can’t maintain position
6
Q
CTAs are preferred for observing ___while MRAs are better for ____
A
pulmonary embolism; FLOWING blood
