For what clinical indication might a dual-phase (late arterial and portal venous) CT of
the abdomen be requested?
a. To assess possible liver metastasis from a primary thyroid tumor
b. Detection of suspected liver abscess
c. Characterization of fatty infiltration of the liver
d. Acute cholecystitis
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To assess possible liver metastasis from a primary thyroid tumor
At a particular institution the PE protocol includes a second scan series, performed
180 seconds after the IV contrast injection, that extends from the iliac crests to the
knees. What is the purpose of this second series?
a. To check for ureteral obstruction.
, b. To check the pelvis and lower extremities for deep vein thrombosis.
c. To check that the patient is excreting the iodinated contrast.
d. To assess the patient's cardiac output.
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To check the pelvis and lower extremities for deep vein thrombosis.
Although patient compliance can sometime be a factor, what volume of oral contrast
is typically considered the minimum amount needed for a routine CT study of the
abdomen and pelvis?
a. 100 mL
b. 400 mL
c. 600 mL
d. 1500 mL
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600 mL
A patient who is scheduled for a CT study has an irregular heartbeat with a rate of
approximately 85 bpm. For which clinical indication is this the most problematic?
a. Coronary artery disease
b. Assessment of ventricular function
c. Possible thoracic aortic dissection
d. Evaluation of congenital aortic arch anomaly
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the abdomen be requested?
a. To assess possible liver metastasis from a primary thyroid tumor
b. Detection of suspected liver abscess
c. Characterization of fatty infiltration of the liver
d. Acute cholecystitis
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To assess possible liver metastasis from a primary thyroid tumor
At a particular institution the PE protocol includes a second scan series, performed
180 seconds after the IV contrast injection, that extends from the iliac crests to the
knees. What is the purpose of this second series?
a. To check for ureteral obstruction.
, b. To check the pelvis and lower extremities for deep vein thrombosis.
c. To check that the patient is excreting the iodinated contrast.
d. To assess the patient's cardiac output.
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To check the pelvis and lower extremities for deep vein thrombosis.
Although patient compliance can sometime be a factor, what volume of oral contrast
is typically considered the minimum amount needed for a routine CT study of the
abdomen and pelvis?
a. 100 mL
b. 400 mL
c. 600 mL
d. 1500 mL
Give this one a try later!
600 mL
A patient who is scheduled for a CT study has an irregular heartbeat with a rate of
approximately 85 bpm. For which clinical indication is this the most problematic?
a. Coronary artery disease
b. Assessment of ventricular function
c. Possible thoracic aortic dissection
d. Evaluation of congenital aortic arch anomaly
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