MTB 1

Question 1

When are AP films done of CXR

Answer 1

Unstable pt cannot stand for PA

ICU

Question 2

When are decubitus films done

Answer 2

Pleural Effusion found on PA film

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

Question 3

Best initial test for effusion

Answer 3

Lateral CXR

Question 4

Indications for AXR

Answer 4

Ileus - multiple air-fluid levels in SB

SBO

Question 5

Imaging for perforation of bowel

Answer 5

Upright CXR

Question 6

Best initial test for osteomyelitis

Answer 6

Bone X ray

- elevation of periosteum

Question 7

When is CT w contrast best initial test

Answer 7

Cancer
Infnx
Enhance w contrast

Question 8

Abdominal CT

Answer 8

Done with IV and oral contrast

Question 9

Abdominal CT good for

Answer 9

Retroperitoneal structures - pancreas
Appendicitis
Nephrolithiasis - no contrast
Masses

Question 10

Abdominal CT is most accurate test for

Answer 10

Diverticulitis

Question 11

Chest CT done for

Answer 11

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

Question 12

MRI done for

Answer 12

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

Question 13

US (Sonography) is done for

Answer 13

Gallbladder Dz - stones/obstruction
Renal Dz
Gyn
Prostate

Question 14

Endoscopic US done for

Answer 14

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

Question 15

When is HIDA done

Answer 15

Cholecystitis - only scan that does

Question 16

When is V/Q scan done

Answer 16

To R/O PE

Question 17

When is MUGA done

Answer 17

Measure Ejection Fraction