Medical Imaging Flashcards

(18 cards)

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Draw an X-Ray tube

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What are the two ways X-Rays can be made?

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What happens to x-rays as they pass through matter?

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4
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What are the different types of attenuation?

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5
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What does CAT stand for?

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How does a CAT scan work?

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What is attenuation dependant on?

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What are some common tracers?

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What are some common contrast media?

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10
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What can tracers help diagnose?

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Why is Technitium 99 used?

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Why is Flourine 18 used?

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13
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Draw a Gamma camera?

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Benifits of a gamma camera?

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What does PET stand for?

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How does a PET scan work?

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What are the risks of ionising radiation?