Clinicals II, test 2, chapter 48

KUB

a ____ x-ray is helpful in determining the position of the intrauterine device. (IUD)

IVP

a voiding cystogram may be ordered along with ____.

swallow

an upper GI series is also referred to as a barium ____

contrast media

barium and water mixture

strongly, once a month

breast self-examination is recommended ____ for women of all ages

flatus

carbonated and alcoholic beverages should be avoided prior to x-rays of the visceral organs because they produce ___.

IVP

defines structures of the urinary system

contraindicated

diagnostic x-rays are _____ in pregnant women, especially during the first trimester.

claustrophobia

fear of being enclosed

KUB

flat plate of the abdomen

maturity

full developed

sonogram

high-frequency sound waves conducted through a transducer

evacuants

laxatives and enemas

radionuclicles

nuclear medicine uses ____ in the diagnostic and treatment of patients

retrograde pyelogram

perform with sterile catheter in conjunction with cystoscopy

caffine, radiation

to reduce the possible side effects of swelling and soreness often caused by compression of the breasts during mammography, instruct the patient to omit ___ form her diet 7 to 10 days prior to examination. Compression of the breasts during mammography allows a much clearer picture of breast tissue and requires less ____

therapeutic radiation

used to treat cancer

mammography

x-ray of different angles of breast tissue