Radiology Concepts and Procedures

Front

What is radiology?

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The study of x-rays.

Front

Radiation is used to _______________ and ______________.

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diagnose, treat

Front

Radiographs are also known as _____________________.

Back

x-rays

Front

MRI’s are ____________________________.

Back

magnetic resonance imaging

Front

Radiation therapy is used to stop __________ cell growth.

Back

malignant

Front

Procedures done in the radiology department produce images that visualize all of the following EXCEPT___________.

Back

metal

Front

A noninvasive technique using x-rays and a computer to visualize transverse planes of body tissue are ______________.

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CT scans

Front

Healthcare providers in the radiology department _________.

Back

are warm, compassionate, and pleasant.

Front

A radiologist is a _____________________ who interprets x-rays and other diagnostic tests.

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technician

Front

______________ use x-rays to produce body images on film or a video monitor as an aid to physicians in diagnosis

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Radiologists