The measurement of bone density using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis
Bone Densitometry (BD)
bone x ray
Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
Computer Tomography (CT)
Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
Radiation Tomography (RT)
Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Capacity to operate or work
Energy
Ion
Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
Ionization
Radiation
Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body
Magnet Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Mmmography
Radiography of the breast
Mammography
Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Radiology procedure
Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
Radiation Therapy
Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system
Radiography
Radiology
General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology
Radiologic Technologist
Radiologic Technology
Physician who specializes in the use of roentgen rays and other forms of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Radiologist
Radiologist Assistant (RA)
An advanced level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care
Branch of health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing (roentgen rays) and nonionizing (ultrasounds) radiation
Ion rays
Also known as X-Ray; Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at a high velocity are suddenly stopped
Roentgen Ray
Nightmare ray
Special protection should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
_____Is a form of mechanical energy.
sound
x-ray
is a method of imaging the electrical activity of the head
Electroencephalography
Electrocardiography
is a method of imaging the electrical activity of the heart
The body's naturally emitted heat energy can produce images for diagnostic purposes as well. These images are called
Thermograms
Thermography
Is emitted by nucleous of an atom.
Nuclear energy
Nuclear medicine technology uses Nuclear energy to create images of both:
anatomic structures & physiologic actions
physiologic actions & organ functional histology
anatomic structures & functional internal mechanisms
is a form of electromagnetic energy that has the ability to ionize atoms
Gamma Radiation
Roentgen ray
The field of radiologic technology began on ___________________________
November 8, 1895.
October 6 , 1895.
In 1895 he discovered x-rays
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Rontgen termed these invisible rays "x-rays" because X is the symbol for an _______ variable
unknown
known
A Radiographer uses ____________ to permit visualization of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and genitourinary system
contrast media
nuclear technology
Is the term for radiologic examination of the blood vessels after injection of contrast media.
Angiography
Myelography
Placing a catheter into one of the chambers of heart is termed
cardiact catherization
cardiact arrest
tratment of a blocked blood vessel is termed
Angioplasty
angiography
Nuclear medicine procedures usually involve the imaging of a patient's organs -such as the liver, heart, or brain- after the introduction of a radioactive material known as a:
Radiopharmaceutical
Involves the use of high-energy ionizing radiationto treat malignant tumors (cancer)
Radiation oncology
radiation therapy
Are involved in treatment planning and dose calculations.
Medical Dosimetrists
Pharmaceutical Technologist
is a general term that applies to an individual skilled in practical art
Technologist
Technician
is a general term that applies to an individual who performs procedures that requires attentionto in technical detail
Tecnologist