Pathophysiology for Radiologic Technologists
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Course Introduction
Pathophysiology for Radiologic Technologists provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental mechanisms underlying human disease processes and their radiographic manifestations. The course focuses on the physiologic changes that occur in response to various diseases and disorders, emphasizing the impact on imaging findings relevant to radiologic technology practice. Students will learn to correlate clinical symptoms with imaging appearances, understand the rationale behind different diagnostic procedures, and develop the ability to recognize abnormal patterns. Special attention is given to major body systems, such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems, with case studies and imaging examples illustrating pathologic conditions. This knowledge enables radiologic technologists to better assist radiologists and healthcare teams in accurate diagnosis and patient care.
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Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology 6th Edition by Ronald L. Eisenberg
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology
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Q1) The major metastatic route of carcinomas is
A) lymphatic spread
B) undifferentiated spread
C) hematopoietic spread
D) hematogenous spread
Answer: A
Q2) All pyogens have the ability to enter the blood circulation causing
A) bacteremia
B) phagocytosis
C) septicemia
D) keloid tissue
Answer: A
Q3) Symptoms suggestive of esophageal or stomach cancer are
A) anasarca and dysphagia
B) anaplasia and anorexia
C) aplasia and gangrene
D) anorexia and dysphagia
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Specialized Imaging Techniques
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Q1) What made CT angiography more precise and prevalent?
A) The development of 16-slice (and greater) scanners.
B) Multiplanar images produced by multifrequency transducers.
C) Three-dimensional images.
D) A and C.
Answer: D
Q2) To detect the ionizing radiation being emitted from the patient to produce an image,a _____ is used.
A) Geiger counter
B) gamma camera
C) pocket dosimeter
D) dose calibrator
Answer: B
Q3) To produce quantitative data in ultrasound,the equipment must
A) integrate real-time imaging with sono CT
B) include harmonic technology
C) fuse conventional real-time with Doppler imaging
D) have a multifrequency transducer
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Respiratory System
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Q1) The lower respiratory system consists of the
A) oropharynx, bronchi, and bronchioles
B) trachea, nasopharynx, and alveoli
C) trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles
D) larynx, trachea, and bronchi
Answer: C
Q2) Bronchogenic carcinoma
A)Arises from the mucosa of the bronchi
B)Bulky enlargement of the hilar nodes
C)Central dense or popcorn calcification
D)Originate in the glandular structures of the bronchi
Answer: A
Q3) The hallmark of pulmonary overinflation in cases of emphysema is
A) flattened diaphragms
B) widened mediastinum
C) calcification of the hilar region
D) pleural effusion
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Skeletal System
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Q1) Blood levels with an increased uric acid leading to deposits of crystals in the joints and cartilage is
A) osteomalacia
B) Paget's disease
C) rheumatoid arthritis
D) gout
Q2) Comminuted
A)Approximately 45° to the long axis of the bone
B)At a right angle to the long axis of the bone
C)Compaction of bone resulting in a decreased length or width
D)Encircles the bone shaft
E)Fracture exists without angulation or separation
F)Loss of contact with normal articulation
G)More than two fragments
H)Partial loss of joint continuity
I)Repeated stresses causing a bone response
J)Small bony fragment pulled from a prominence
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Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) Which of the following is a major cause of bowel obstruction in children?
A) Volvulus.
B) Intussusception.
C) Abdominal surgery.
D) Intraluminal neoplasm.
Q2) Which of the following is associated with prior cardiovascular disease?
A) Diverticulosis.
B) Ulcerative colitis.
C) Ischemic colitis.
D) Irritable bowel syndrome.
Q3) Hepatocellular carcinoma is more common in persons with cirrhosis.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is the most common cause of acute gastrointestinal bleeding?
A) Peptic ulcer disease.
B) Esophageal varices.
C) Esophageal diverticula.
D) Gastric cancer.
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Chapter 6: Urinary System
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Q1) A rare anomaly in which there is a third,rudimentary kidney is termed
A) an ectopic kidney
B) compensatory hypertrophy
C) hypoplastic kidney
D) supernumerary kidney
Q2) Pyelonephritis
A)Contrast-enhanced CT
B)Ultrasound
C)Noncontrast helical CT
D)MRI
Q3) A miniature replica of a kidney is termed
A) ectopic kidney
B) hypoplastic kidney
C) compensatory hypertrophy
D) supernumerary kidney
Q4) What is nephrocalcinosis?
A) A condition of calcium deposits within the renal parenchyma.
B) A renal calculus that fills the entire renal pelvis.
C) Excretion of calcium ions in the urine.
D) A severe infection of the renal parenchyma.
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Chapter 7: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The tricuspid valve is located
A) between the left ventricle and aorta
B) between the left atrium and ventricle
C) between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
D) between the right atrium and ventricle
Q2) What is an aortic dissection?
A) Complete tear of arterial wall.
B) Congenital anomaly in which the lumen is duplicated.
C) Traumatic disruption of the aorta from the root at the junction of the left ventricle.
D) Disruption of the intima allowing blood to flow between the layers of the wall.
Q3) All of the following are causes of aortic stenosis,except
A) rheumatic heart disease
B) coronary artery disease
C) idiopathic calcific stenosis
D) congenital valvular deformity
Q4) Radiography is of little value in the demonstration of infective endocarditis.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Nervous System
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Q1) Which type of primary brain tumor usually arises in the walls of the fourth ventricle in children and in the lateral ventricles in adults?
A) Glioblastoma.
B) Astrocytoma.
C) Medulloblastoma.
D) Ependymoma.
Q2) The inner protective layer of the central nervous system is composed of three layers.The tough,outermost covering is called the A) dura mater
B) arachnoid membrane
C) pia mater
D) myelin sheath
Q3) Which of the following degenerative neurologic diseases causes widespread selective atrophy and loss of motor nerves that eventually leads to paralysis and death?
A) Parkinson's disease.
B) Normal aging.
C) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig).
D) Alzheimer's.
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Chapter 9: Hematopoietic System
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Q1) Sickle cell anemia is a type of aplastic anemia.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Thalassemia
A)Neoplastic hyperplasia of bone marrow
B)Hemolytic anemia
C)Neoplasm of lymphoreticular system
D)Neoplastic proliferation of white blood cells
Q3) Which of the following defend the body against bacteria?
A) Eosinophils.
B) Neutrophils.
C) Monocytes.
D) Basophils.
Q4) A hematologic disorder characterized by hyperplasia of the bone marrow (neoplastic)that results in increased production of erythrocytes,granulocytes,and platelets defines
A) pernicious anemia
B) hemolytic anemia
C) hemophilia
D) polycythemia vera
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Chapter 10: Endocrine System
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Q1) Which hormones are known as "fight or flight" hormones?
A) Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
B) Aldosterone and cortisone.
C) Cortisone and epinephrine.
D) Renin and norepinephrine.
Q2) Hypothyroidism dating from birth causes
A) dwarfism
B) diabetes mellitus
C) cretinism
D) gigantism
Q3) Which modality is superior for imaging of the thyroid gland?
A) Nuclear medicine.
B) CT.
C) MRI.
D) Radiography.
Q4) What is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism?
A) Discrete adenoma.
B) Carcinoma.
C) Acute renal failure.
D) Chronic renal failure.
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Chapter 11: Reproductive System
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Q1) Which of the following is used to diagnose cervical cancer?
A) Ultrasound.
B) NM.
C) PAP smear.
D) MRI.
Q2) Choriocarcinoma is the most common gynecologic malignancy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A _____ is characteristic of the primary stage of syphilis.
A) chancre on the genitals
B) nonitching skin rash
C) cardiovascular calcification
D) neuropathic joint disease
Q4) The most common site of hematogenous metastasis of prostate cancer is
A) lung
B) brain
C) kidneys
D) bone
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Chapter 12: Miscellaneous Diseases
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Q1) The B and C vitamins are categorized as
A) inorganic
B) water soluble
C) fossil fuels
D) fat soluble
Q2) Severe protein-calorie malnutrition (kwashiorkor)causes
A) emaciation
B) excessive bleeding
C) seizures
D) diffuse lung disease
Q3) Scurvy
A)Vitamin C deficiency
B)Vitamin B<sub>3</sub> deficiency
C)Vitamin D deficiency
D)Vitamin B<sub>1</sub> deficiency
Q4) Rickets
A)Vitamin C deficiency
B)Vitamin B<sub>3</sub> deficiency
C)Vitamin D deficiency
D)Vitamin B<sub>1</sub> deficiency
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