Which of the following is a radiologic procedure that functions to dilate a stenotic vessel? A   Percutaneous nephrolithotomy  B   Percutaneous angioplasty  C   Renal arteriography  D   Surgical nephrostomy   B   Percutaneous angioplasty Hysterosalpingography may be performed for demonstration of

1. uterine tubal patency
2. mass lesions in the uterine cavity
3. uterine position

A   1 and 2 only  B   1 and 3 only  C   2 and 3 only  D   1, 2, and 3 D   1, 2, and 3 A drug's chemical name is called its A   generic name.  B   trade name.  C   brand name.  D   proprietary name.   A   generic name. Which of the following medications commonly found on emergency carts functions to raise blood pressure? A   Heparin  B   Norepinephrine  C   Nitroglycerin  D   Lidocaine   B   Norepinephrine Which of the following medications commonly found on emergency carts functions to decrease coagulation and often used in the cardiovascular imaging suite to inhibit coagulation on catheters.?   A   Heparin Which of the following medications commonly found on emergency carts functions  as a vasodilator, relaxing the walls of blood vessels and increasing circulation. C   Nitroglycerin Which of the following sequences correctly describes the path of blood flow as it leaves the left ventricle? A   Arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins  B   Arterioles, arteries, capillaries, veins, venules  C   Veins, venules, capillaries, arteries, arterioles  D   Venules, veins, capillaries, arterioles, arteries   A   Arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, vein In what order should the following examinations be scheduled?

1. Upper GI
2. Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
3. Barium enema (BE)

A   3, 1, 2  B   1, 3, 2  C   2, 1, 3  D   2, 3, 1   D   2, 3, 1 The structure labeled number 6 in Figure 2–39 is the Reproduced, with permission, from Doherty GM, ed. Current Surgical Diagnosis & Treatment, 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006:824. A   left subclavian artery  B   brachiocephalic artery  C   right common carotid artery  D   left vertebral artery Which type of articulation is evaluated in arthrography? A   Synarthrodial  B   Diarthrodial  C   Amphiarthrodial  D   Cartilaginous   B   Diarthrodial _____ joints are immovable joints composed of either cartilage or fibrous connective tissue.  Synarthrodial  joints are freely movable joints that distinctively contain a joint capsule.  Diarthrodial  Which of the following is (are) essential to high-quality mammographic examinations?

1. Small-focal-spot x-ray tube
2. Short-scale contrast
3. Use of a compression device

A   1 only  B   1 and 2 only  C   1 and 3 only  D   1, 2, and 3   D   1, 2, and 3 During IV urography, the prone position generally is recommended to demonstrate

1. the filling of the ureters
2. the renal pelvis
3. the superior calyces

A   1 only  B   1 and 2 only  C   1 and 3 only  D   1, 2, and 3   B   1 and 2 only A quantity of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed A   an IV push.  B   an infusion.  C   a bolus.  D   a hypodermic.   B   an infusion. An _____ refers to a rapid injection IV push  the term _____ refers to the quantity of material being injected. bolus Which of the following is the preferred scheduling sequence? A   Lower GI series, abdomen ultrasound, upper GI series  B   Abdomen ultrasound, lower GI series, upper GI series  C   Abdomen ultrasound, upper GI series, lower GI series  D   Upper GI series, lower GI series, abdomen ultrasound   B   Abdomen ultrasound, lower GI series, upper GI series Which of the following examinations most likely would be performed to diagnose Wilm's tumor? A   BE  B   Upper GI  C   IVU  D   Bone survey   C   IVU During myelography, contrast medium is introduced into the A   subdural space  B   subarachnoid space  C   epidural space  D   epidermal space   B   subarachnoid space Which of the following equipment is mandatory for performance of a myelogram? A   Cine camera  B   105-mm spot film  C   Tilting x-ray table  D   Tomography   C   Tilting x-ray table Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding lower-extremity venography?

1.	The patient is often examined in the semierect position.
2.	Contrast medium is injected through a vein in the foot.
3.	Imaging begins at the hip and proceeds inferiorly.

A   1 only  B   1 and 2 only  C   1 and 3 only  D   1, 2, and 3   B   1 and 2 only Which of the following blood chemistry levels must the radiographer check prior to excretory urography?

1. Creatinine
2. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
3. Red blood cells (RBCs)

A   1 only  B   1 and 2 only  C   2 and 3 only  D   1, 2, and 3   B   1 and 2 only The four major arteries supplying the brain include the

1. brachiocephalic artery
2. common carotid arteries
3. vertebral arteries

A   1 and 2 only  B   1 and 3 only  C   2 and 3 only  D   1, 2, and 3   C   2 and 3 only An intrathecal injection is associated with which of the following examinations? A   Intravenous urogram  B   Retrograde pyelogram  C   Myelogram  D   Cystogram   C   Myelogram n the blood pressure reading 145/75 mmHg, what does 145 represent?

1. The phase of relaxation of the cardiac muscle tissue
2. The phase of contraction of the cardiac muscle tissue
3. A higher-than-average diastolic pressure

A   1 only  B   2 only  C   1 and 3 only  D   2 and 3 only   B   2 only Conditions in which there is a lack of normal bone calcification include

1. rickets.
2. osteomalacia.
3. osteoarthritis.

  B   1 and 2 only