NMTCB Mock Exam 1 Multiple Choice
Verified 2025
10. When performing a gated equilibrium cardiac study, which of the following
anatomical views best separates the right and left ventricles?
A.) left lateral
B.) left anterior oblique
C.) left posterior oblique
D.) anterior
E.) posterior - ANSWER-B.) left anterior oblique
pg. 323
100. During geometric variation testing of a dose calibrator, activity in a 1 mL syringe
measures 253 uCi when the expected reading is 212 uCi. Which of the following
correction factors should be applied to the measured reading?
A.) 23.3
B.) 4.1
C.) 1.19
D.) 0.84
E.) 0.51 - ANSWER-D.) 0.84
pg. 331
11. In preparation for a Tl-201 stress test, patients are instructed to fast to:
A.) prevent gastrointestinal upsets during exercise
B.) minimize tracer uptake in the gastrointestinal tract
C.) enhance myocardial tracer uptake
D.) standardize test conditions among patients
E.) prevent redistribution of the tracer - ANSWER-B.) minimize tracer uptake in the
gastrointestinal tract
pg. 323
12. Which of the following agents used for pharmacologic stress testing remain in the
plasma for the greatest length of time?
A.) dobutamine
B.) adenosine
C.) nitroglycerine
D.) dipyridamole
,E.) regadenoson - ANSWER-D.) dipyridamole
pg. 323
13. SPECT liver imaging with Tc-99m sulfur colloid is performed how soon after tracer
administration?
A.) immediately
B.) 10-15 min
C.) 30-45 min
D.) 1-2 hr
E.) 3-4 hr - ANSWER-B.) 10-15 min
pg. 324
14. Significantly increased serum bilirubin levels will most likely cause which of the
following to be visualized on hepatobiliary images?
A.) kidneys
B.) colon
C.) lungs
D.) spleen
E.) pancreas - ANSWER-A.) kidneys
pg. 324
15. Localization of a Meckle's diverticulum can be accomplished with which of the
following radiopharmaceuticals?
A.) Ga-67 citrate
B.) Tc-99m pentetate
C.) Tc-99m MAA
D.) Tc-99m sulfur colloid
E.) Tc-99m pertechnetate - ANSWER-E.) Tc-99m pertechnetate
pg. 324
16. In infants, 24 hour images are sometimes performed over what area to demonstrate
gastroesophageal reflux?
A.) nasopharynx
B.) lung fields
C.) stomach
D.) upper small intestine
E.) lower esophagus - ANSWER-B.) lung fields
, pg. 324
17. Effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) is measured with which of the following
radiopharmaceuticals?
A.) Tc-99m pentetate
B.) Tc-99m disofenin
C.) Tc-99m medronate
D.) Tc-99m mertiatide
E.) Tc-99m exametazime - ANSWER-D.) Tc-99m mertiatide
pg. 324
18. Evaluating the quality of a bolus injection is best accomplished by which of the
following techniques?
A.) generating a time - activity curve for the superior vena cava
B.) calculating the cardiac transit time
C.) determining the heart to lung ratio
D.) imaging the injection site for residual activity
E.) visually inspecting the bolus - ANSWER-A.) generating a time - activity curve for the
superior vena cava
pg. 324
19. Which of the following is/are NOT normally visualized on a Ga-67 image acquired
72 hours after tracer administration?
A.) nasopharynx
B.) lacrimal glands
C.) kidneys
D.) liver
E.) sternum - ANSWER-C.) kidneys
pg. 324
2. Which of the following structures normally appear as areas of increase activity on the
bone image of children
A.) diaphyses of the long bones
B.) breast tissue
C.) lumbar spine and cranium
D.) costochondral junction and epiphyseal plates
E.) metatarsals - ANSWER-D.) costochondral junction and epiphyseal plates
pg. 323
Verified 2025
10. When performing a gated equilibrium cardiac study, which of the following
anatomical views best separates the right and left ventricles?
A.) left lateral
B.) left anterior oblique
C.) left posterior oblique
D.) anterior
E.) posterior - ANSWER-B.) left anterior oblique
pg. 323
100. During geometric variation testing of a dose calibrator, activity in a 1 mL syringe
measures 253 uCi when the expected reading is 212 uCi. Which of the following
correction factors should be applied to the measured reading?
A.) 23.3
B.) 4.1
C.) 1.19
D.) 0.84
E.) 0.51 - ANSWER-D.) 0.84
pg. 331
11. In preparation for a Tl-201 stress test, patients are instructed to fast to:
A.) prevent gastrointestinal upsets during exercise
B.) minimize tracer uptake in the gastrointestinal tract
C.) enhance myocardial tracer uptake
D.) standardize test conditions among patients
E.) prevent redistribution of the tracer - ANSWER-B.) minimize tracer uptake in the
gastrointestinal tract
pg. 323
12. Which of the following agents used for pharmacologic stress testing remain in the
plasma for the greatest length of time?
A.) dobutamine
B.) adenosine
C.) nitroglycerine
D.) dipyridamole
,E.) regadenoson - ANSWER-D.) dipyridamole
pg. 323
13. SPECT liver imaging with Tc-99m sulfur colloid is performed how soon after tracer
administration?
A.) immediately
B.) 10-15 min
C.) 30-45 min
D.) 1-2 hr
E.) 3-4 hr - ANSWER-B.) 10-15 min
pg. 324
14. Significantly increased serum bilirubin levels will most likely cause which of the
following to be visualized on hepatobiliary images?
A.) kidneys
B.) colon
C.) lungs
D.) spleen
E.) pancreas - ANSWER-A.) kidneys
pg. 324
15. Localization of a Meckle's diverticulum can be accomplished with which of the
following radiopharmaceuticals?
A.) Ga-67 citrate
B.) Tc-99m pentetate
C.) Tc-99m MAA
D.) Tc-99m sulfur colloid
E.) Tc-99m pertechnetate - ANSWER-E.) Tc-99m pertechnetate
pg. 324
16. In infants, 24 hour images are sometimes performed over what area to demonstrate
gastroesophageal reflux?
A.) nasopharynx
B.) lung fields
C.) stomach
D.) upper small intestine
E.) lower esophagus - ANSWER-B.) lung fields
, pg. 324
17. Effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) is measured with which of the following
radiopharmaceuticals?
A.) Tc-99m pentetate
B.) Tc-99m disofenin
C.) Tc-99m medronate
D.) Tc-99m mertiatide
E.) Tc-99m exametazime - ANSWER-D.) Tc-99m mertiatide
pg. 324
18. Evaluating the quality of a bolus injection is best accomplished by which of the
following techniques?
A.) generating a time - activity curve for the superior vena cava
B.) calculating the cardiac transit time
C.) determining the heart to lung ratio
D.) imaging the injection site for residual activity
E.) visually inspecting the bolus - ANSWER-A.) generating a time - activity curve for the
superior vena cava
pg. 324
19. Which of the following is/are NOT normally visualized on a Ga-67 image acquired
72 hours after tracer administration?
A.) nasopharynx
B.) lacrimal glands
C.) kidneys
D.) liver
E.) sternum - ANSWER-C.) kidneys
pg. 324
2. Which of the following structures normally appear as areas of increase activity on the
bone image of children
A.) diaphyses of the long bones
B.) breast tissue
C.) lumbar spine and cranium
D.) costochondral junction and epiphyseal plates
E.) metatarsals - ANSWER-D.) costochondral junction and epiphyseal plates
pg. 323
