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1
Q

When are AP films done of CXR

A

Unstable pt cannot stand for PA

ICU

2
Q

When are decubitus films done

A

Pleural Effusion found on PA film

- Confirmed if fluid in chest is freely movable and forms layer

3
Q

Best initial test for effusion

A

Lateral CXR

4
Q

Indications for AXR

A

Ileus - multiple air-fluid levels in SB

SBO

5
Q

Imaging for perforation of bowel

A

Upright CXR

6
Q

Best initial test for osteomyelitis

A

Bone X ray

- elevation of periosteum

7
Q

When is CT w contrast best initial test

A

Cancer
Infnx
Enhance w contrast

8
Q

Abdominal CT

A

Done with IV and oral contrast

9
Q

Abdominal CT good for

A

Retroperitoneal structures - pancreas
Appendicitis
Nephrolithiasis - no contrast
Masses

10
Q

Abdominal CT is most accurate test for

A

Diverticulitis

11
Q

Chest CT done for

A
Hilar Nodes - Sarcoidosis
Mass lesions - Cancer
Cavities
Interstitial Lung Dz
PE - Spiral CT, CTA
12
Q

MRI done for

A
Most accurate for all CNS except hemorrhage
Demyelinating DZ - MS
Posterior fossa - cerebellum
Brainstem
Pituitary
Facial structures - orbits, sinuses
Bone lesions - osteomyeltis
Spinal Cord and Vertebral lesions
13
Q

US (Sonography) is done for

A

Gallbladder Dz - stones/obstruction
Renal Dz
Gyn
Prostate

14
Q

Endoscopic US done for

A

Most accurate for
Pancreatic lesions - head
Gstrinoma localization (Z-E syndrome)

15
Q

When is HIDA done

A

Cholecystitis - only scan that does

16
Q

When is V/Q scan done

A

To R/O PE

17
Q

When is MUGA done

A

Measure Ejection Fraction