QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which of the following is not necessary for x-rays to be produced? -
ANSWERS-a source of protons
For a pair production to occur, the energy of the incoming x-ray photon
must be at least: - ANSWERS-1.02 MeV
The unit used to measure the amount of energy absorbed in any medium
is the: - ANSWERS-gray
The maximum accumulated whole-body dose for a 35 year-old
occupational worker is: - ANSWERS-35 mSv
The interaction of x-rays with matter that constitutes the greatest hazard
to patients in diagnostic radiography is: - ANSWERS-photoelectric
interaction
What is the annual dose limit for occupational exposure? - ANSWERS-
50 mSv
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, RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The intensity of radiation from a radiographic tube was 35 mR at a
distance of 2.5 m from the tube. What would the intensity be a distance
of 4 m from the tube, all other factors remain the same? - ANSWERS-14
mR
Which of the following is not a component of an optically stimulated
luminescence (OSL) dosimeter? - ANSWERS-exposure meter
Lead absorbs x-ray through the process of _________. - ANSWERS-
Photoelectric effect
This agent used to treat anemia may transiently affect magnetic
resonance diagnostic imaging studies for up to 3 months after the last
dose. - ANSWERS-Ferumoxytol
Which of the following reverses respiratory depression associated with
opioids? - ANSWERS-Naloxone
Who is the person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs? -
ANSWERS-pharmacist
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, RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What class of drugs is Benadryl? - ANSWERS-antihistamine
The name given to a drug manufactured by a specific company is the: -
ANSWERS-trade/brand name
It is recommended that this medication used for type 2 diabetes be
temporarily discontinued before the use of radiographic contrast agents?
- ANSWERS-Metformin
In case of emergency, a patient would be treated with the following
arrhythmia drug: - ANSWERS-Adenosine and Cardiazem
A drug that relieves pain without causing a loss of consciousness is
a(an): - ANSWERS-Analgesic
The following is true of a schedule II drug: - ANSWERS-has a currently
accepted medical use
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, RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which of the following is classified as a general anesthetic? -
ANSWERS-Propofol
Which of the following statements expresses the correct relation
between lumen diameter and gauge number? - ANSWERS-as the
diameter decreases, the gauge number increases
Which are the appropriate methods to determine the right patient before
drug administration? - ANSWERS-Check patient's identification card,
and ask the patient to verify name and/or date of birth.
All of the following are methods to ensure safe injections except: -
ANSWERS-injecting a drug without a physician order
Parenteral drug administration includes all of the following routes
except: - ANSWERS-sublingual
If a drug is administered PO, the patient receives the medicine: -
ANSWERS-by mouth
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