CAMRT Exam Practice Questions and Answers | Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct

CAMRT Exam Practice Questions and Answers | Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct. What is an Adrenergic drug? Drug that stimulates the nervous system, and causes the relaxation of smooth muscles of the bronchi. What is a common example of an adrenergic drug? Epinephrine What is an example of a local anesthetic? Lidocaine (Xylocaine) What are some common side effects of anticoagulants? - Bruising - Spontaneous bleeding What is an anticholinergic drug? A drug that depresses the parasympathetic nervous system and act as antispasmodics of smooth muscle. They decrease contractions, saliva, bronchial mucus etc. What are some common examples of anticholinergic drugs? - Buscopan - Glucagon - Atropine What is a cathartic drug? Drug that stimulates peristalsis and promotes deification. (Treats constipation) What type of drug is Lasix, and what does it do? It is a diuretic that stimulates the flow of urine. What type of drug are NSAID's? Anti-inflammatory that is used to treat pain associated with mild pain. What are a few common examples of NSAID's? - Aspirin - Advil - Celebrex - Aleve What is the annual dose limit for the whole body of radiation workers? 20 mSv What is the annual dose limit for the lens of the eye for radiation workers? 150 mSv What is the annual dose limit for skin, hands, and all other organs for radiation workers? 500 mSv What is the dose that can result in permanent sterility in men? 5 Gy What is the CT number for Air? -1000 What is the CT number for brain? +20 - +40 If a pediatric patient comes into the emergency department with a cough that is described as a "barking cough", what hallmark sign would you expect to see on their resultant soft tissue neck? CAMRT Exam Practice Questions and Answers | Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct An hourglass or steeple sign What respiratory pathology is associated with the "bat wing or butterfly sign"? Pulmonary Edema In a tension pneumothorax, what way will the mediastinal structures deviate, and what way will the trachea deviate? The mediastinal structures will deviate away from the side of the pneumothorax and the trachea will deviate away as well. What contrast phase is used for a routine chest CT? Late arterial / bolus What is the average window width/window level for the brain? 190/50 What is the average window width/ window level for mediastinal structures? 325/50 In CT, what does your window width control? Number of shades of grey (CONTRAST) In CT, what does the window level control? The center of the grey scale (BRIGHTNESS / DARKNESS) What is the average timing for a delayed (equilibrium) scan? 300s What is the average timing for a Portal Venous (Equilibrium) scan? 65-85s What is the average timing for a Early Arterial (bolus) scan? 15-25s What is the average timing for a Late Arterial scan? 35-45s Which pathology would you see an air bronchogram on a plain film CXR? Alveolar pneumonia Which respiratory pathology would represent with the "tree-in-bud" appearance on a CT scan of the chest? Bronchopnemonia What are some of the signs and symptoms of Epiglottitis? - Stridor - Cyanosis - Fever - Drooling - Difficulty swallowing and breathing What are some of the hallmark symptoms of a patient with cystic fibrosis? - Sinusitis with polyps - Weightloss and large foul stool - Mucous in intestines - Excessive sweating What is one of the ways that they can test for cystic fibrosis? The sweat test How would you position a patient for a decubitus chest when the doctor is querying a pleural effusion in the right lung? Right lateral decubitus (affected side down) What is one of the hallmark signs of achlasia of the GI system? "Rat tail" or "Beak" sign What is the radiographic appearance of esophageal varices? - Worm tracings - rosary beads How will the radial tuberosity appear on a lateral elbow projection if the hand is externally rotated? The tuberosity will appear anterior How will the radial tuberosity appear on a lateral elbow projection if the hand is internally rotated? The tuberosity will appear posterior If during a lateral elbow projection, the patients proximal humerus is elevated, what will the resultant x-ray show? - The radial head will be posterior on the coranoid - The distal capitulum surface is too distal to the distal surface of the medial trochlea If during a lateral elbow projection, the patients proximal humerus is depresses, what will the resultant x-ray show? - The radial head will be anterior to the coranoid - The distal capitulum surface is demonstrated too far proximal to the medial trochlear surface If during a lateral elbow projection, the patients distal forearm is elevated, what will the resultant x-ray show? - The radial head will be proximal to the coronoid - The capitulum is too far posterior to the medial trochlea If during a lateral elbow projection, the patients distal forearm is depressed, what will the resultant x-ray show? - The radial head is distal to the coronoid - The capitulum is too anterior to the medial trochlea What angle should be used for an axiolateral oblique of the elbow? 45 degrees up the arm How would you describe the organs of a patient that is considered Asthenic? - Low stomach - Long Lungs - Low hanging transverse colon How would you describe the organs of a patient that is considered Hyperstenic? - High stomach - Short lungs What is the most common way for the carpal bones to dislocate? Dorsally After how many days must a repeat x-ray be done if the patient is suspected of having a scaphoid fracture? 7-10 days What is a Smiths fracture? A fracture of the distal radius with anterior displacement (Remember Mrs. Smith driving her car) What is a Bennett's fracture? Fracture at the base of the 1st metacarpal with dorsal subluxation. Usually caused by a direct impact or hyper extension of the thumb. What is a Colles fracture? Fracture of the distal radius with POSTERIOR displacement. Usually caused by a FOOSH on a dorsiflexed hand. (When you put your hand out to brace yourself) Where are you optimally centering for a PA hand? 3rd MCP joint Where are you optimally centering for a lateral hand? 2nd MCP joint What is often one of the only indications of an elbow joint fracture? A visible posterior fat pad (also known as "sail sign") What is a Monteggia fracture? Fracture at the ulnar shaft with anterior dislocation of radial head. Caused by a fall onto the olecranon. When would Atresia likely be spotted on a prenatal ultrasound? 24 weeks If a patient over the age of 40 presents with dysphagia, what is one potential pathology that must be investigated? Esophageal carcinoma One the stomach has healed from a gastric ulcer, what shape would it likely take? Hourglass shape After what age is there a higher incidence of esophageal carcinoma in men? 60 years old In over 1/3rd of stomach carcinoma cases what could potentially be expected to be seen? A large polypoid mass If a patient is suspected of pyloric stenosis, what could potentially be seen on the resultant Ultrasound? Doughnut and/or target sign Around how many beats per minute is considered tachycardia clinically? 100-180 bpm If an IV flows too quickly into the blood stream, what condition may arise? Pulmonary Edema What should the immediate course of action be if you are administering contrast through an IV and extravasation occurs? Stop the infusion If the patient is attached to a running IV, what is the first step you would take in changing them out of their gown? Remove the sleeve without the IV first What is one potential side affect of giving your patient oral barium, and how can you counteract this? Constipation can occur. To help alleviate any symptoms, ensure that your patient drinks plenty of water after their examination. Where in the body is a T-tube located/inserted? The common bile duct What disease contraindicates the use of Glucagon? Diabetes What is the correct angle to use on a AP bladder shot x-ray? 15 degrees caudad and centered 1" below the level of the ASIS If on an AP shoulder if you leave the hand in a neutral position, what would the resultant x-ray show? The greater tubercle will be partially in profile laterally and the humeral head partially in profile medially. If on an AP shoulder you leave the hand in external rotation, what would the resultant xray show? The greater tubercle will be fully in profile laterally and the humeral head will be fully in profile medially. If on an AP shoulder you leave the hand in internal rotation, what would the resultant xray show? The lesser tubercle medially and the greater tubercle will also start to move medially. How are neonates lungs compare to the lungs of adults? Neonates lungs are wider than they are long On a PA Chest X-ray, to assess flexion/extension where should the manubrium sit with optimal positioning?