DXA BOARD Exam Prep Newest 2026-2027 Actual
Exam With Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
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What is absorbed dose and how is it measured - ANSWER-
Measurement of the total amount of radiation entering the body
Gy/ RAD
What is effective dose and how is it measured - ANSWER-Calculated
dose that calculates the biological harm radiation may have in tissue
after being absorbed
SV/ REM
What is the equation for effective dose - ANSWER-DQwT
D-absorbed dose
Q- quality factor
wT- tissue weight hint factor
What is the tissue weighting factor for gonads - ANSWER-0.20
What are the three biological effects of radiation - ANSWER-1.
Carcinogenic- atomic bomb survivor
pg. 1
,2. mutagenetic- mutations in genes
3. teratogenics- interutero exposure
What two subgroups did biological effects go into - ANSWER-1.
Stochastic
- low dose
- occur random
- no threshold
2. deterministic
-high dose
- has threshold
How much radiation does DXA give off - ANSWER-.1 to .5 SV PER
exam
What does ALARA stand for? - ANSWER-As Low As Reasonably
Achievable
How far should tech me from DXA table - ANSWER-1 meter
What is the importance of quality control - ANSWER-Stability of
system
pg. 2
, we use phantom to mounted daily performance
What should we do with software changes to our system - ANSWER-
Check with manufacturers before installing
know why we are upgrading
compare BMD from old software to knew and should be identical still
What are the hormonal diseases associated with osteoporosis -
ANSWER-Hypogonadism
hyperparathyroidism
hyoerthyroidism
insulin dependabr
What autoimmune disease is associated with osteoporosis - ANSWER-
Rheumatoid arthritis
What gastrointestinal disease is associated with osteoporosis -
ANSWER-Malabsorption syndromes
ex- gastrecrony, bypass, Chrons disease, celiac disease
What medications are associated with reduced bone mass - ANSWER-1.
Glucocorticoids
2. thyroid meds
pg. 3
Exam With Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+
What is absorbed dose and how is it measured - ANSWER-
Measurement of the total amount of radiation entering the body
Gy/ RAD
What is effective dose and how is it measured - ANSWER-Calculated
dose that calculates the biological harm radiation may have in tissue
after being absorbed
SV/ REM
What is the equation for effective dose - ANSWER-DQwT
D-absorbed dose
Q- quality factor
wT- tissue weight hint factor
What is the tissue weighting factor for gonads - ANSWER-0.20
What are the three biological effects of radiation - ANSWER-1.
Carcinogenic- atomic bomb survivor
pg. 1
,2. mutagenetic- mutations in genes
3. teratogenics- interutero exposure
What two subgroups did biological effects go into - ANSWER-1.
Stochastic
- low dose
- occur random
- no threshold
2. deterministic
-high dose
- has threshold
How much radiation does DXA give off - ANSWER-.1 to .5 SV PER
exam
What does ALARA stand for? - ANSWER-As Low As Reasonably
Achievable
How far should tech me from DXA table - ANSWER-1 meter
What is the importance of quality control - ANSWER-Stability of
system
pg. 2
, we use phantom to mounted daily performance
What should we do with software changes to our system - ANSWER-
Check with manufacturers before installing
know why we are upgrading
compare BMD from old software to knew and should be identical still
What are the hormonal diseases associated with osteoporosis -
ANSWER-Hypogonadism
hyperparathyroidism
hyoerthyroidism
insulin dependabr
What autoimmune disease is associated with osteoporosis - ANSWER-
Rheumatoid arthritis
What gastrointestinal disease is associated with osteoporosis -
ANSWER-Malabsorption syndromes
ex- gastrecrony, bypass, Chrons disease, celiac disease
What medications are associated with reduced bone mass - ANSWER-1.
Glucocorticoids
2. thyroid meds
pg. 3
