Intro to Radiologic Imaging
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, bone densitometry (BD) measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or
DXA) to detect osteoporosis
cardiovascular interventional technology (CVIT) radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
cardiovascular system
computed tomography (CT) recording f predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured,
recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
diagnostic medical sonography visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of
ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
energy capacity to operate or work
ionization any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net
charge
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of
the body
mammography radiography of breast
nuclear medicine technology involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic
and therapeutic purposes
positron emission technology (PET) the creating of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic
function of various organs and systems
radiation energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
radiation therapy involves treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
Sciences and Patient Care
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Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
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Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales
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, bone densitometry (BD) measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or
DXA) to detect osteoporosis
cardiovascular interventional technology (CVIT) radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
cardiovascular system
computed tomography (CT) recording f predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured,
recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
diagnostic medical sonography visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of
ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
energy capacity to operate or work
ionization any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net
charge
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of
the body
mammography radiography of breast
nuclear medicine technology involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic
and therapeutic purposes
positron emission technology (PET) the creating of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic
function of various organs and systems
radiation energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
radiation therapy involves treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
