Question 1

Absolute renal function typically refers to the

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A)  blood flow images followed by a sequence of static images.
B)  ERPF or GFR.
C)  evaluation of a renal transplant.
D)  relative renal function.

Question 2

If normal effective renal plasma flow (ERPF)  is about 600 mL/min, normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR)  is

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A)  1.2 L/min.
B)  5 L/min.
C)  120 mL/min.
D)  600 mL/min.

Question 3

A patient informs the technologist that he has a ptotic kidney.Because of this, the technologist positions the patient in a sitting position.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A patient is scheduled for a diuretic renal imaging study.The technologist prepares the radiopharmaceutical and

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A)  furosemide.
B)  captopril.
C)  adenosine.
D)  saline.

Question 5

The two most common agents used for morphologic renal imaging are

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A)  (99m) Tc-DMSA and 99mTc-glucoheptonate.
B)  (99m) Tc-MAG3 and 99mTc-DTPA.
C)  (99m) Tc-DMSA and 99mTc-DTPA.
D)  (99m) Tc-MAG3 and 99mTc-glucoheptonate. A

Question 6

With planar scintigraphy, the kidney may appear smaller than its normal size if the

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A)  radiopharmaceutical was compounded improperly.
B)  camera is too far from the patient.
C)  patient moves during the image acquisition.
D)  long axis is not parallel to the surface of the camera crystal.

Question 7

The most common radio pharmaceutical used in testicular scintigraphy is

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A)  (99m) Tc-DTPA.
B)  (99m) Tc-DMSA.
C)  (99m) Tc-MAG3.
D)  (99m) Tc-pertechnetate.

Question 8

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)  augments renal studies in patients with

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A)  infection and inflammation.
B)  vesicoureteral reflux.
C)  obstructive uropathy.
D)  renal artery stenosis (RAS) -related hypertension.

Question 9

On a renal scan, the right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.Because of this, the technologist should

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A)  suspect that there is a tumor above the right kidney causing a displacement.
B)  continue the scan because this is normal.
C)  take additional views of the right side.
D)  perform SPECT.

Question 10

The best view for demonstrating a horseshoe kidney is the

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A)  posterior view.
B)  anterior view.
C)  left posterior oblique.
D)  left anterior oblique.

Question 11

The most accurate nuclear medicine technique for measuring renal size is

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A)  SPECT imaging with morphologic agent DMSA.
B)  SPECT imaging with functional agent hippuran.
C)  planar imaging with functional agent.
D)  planar imaging with morphologic agent. A

Question 12

A neobladder made from a portion of the small bowel is called

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A)  colostomy.
B)  ileal loop.
C)  ptotic.
D)  jejunostomy.

Question 13

If normal resting cardiac output is 5 L/min; the total renal blood flow would be approximately

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A)  0.5 L/min.
B)  1.2 L/min.
C)  2.5 L/min.
D)  3.7 L/min.

Question 14

Patient preparation for testicular scintigraphy includes the taping of the

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A)  testicles over the pubis.
B)  penis over the pubis.
C)  scrotum over the pubis.
D)  penis to the testicles and penis over the pubis. B

Question 15

A renogram (time-activity curve)  shows prompt uptake of the tracer, with activity in the kidney peaking at 3 to 5 minutes after injection and decreasing to less than 50% of peak value by 20 minutes.The technologist should

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A)  suspect this to be normal.
B)  suspect the patient is dehydrated.
C)  suspect the patient had a contrast radiographic procedure prior to the renogram.
D)  suspect the patient may need furosemide.

Question 16

All of the following are indicators for radionuclide renal scintigraphy, EXCEPT

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A)  vesicoureteral reflux.
B)  renovascular hypertension.
C)  chronic renal failure.
D)  infection.

Question 17

The kidneys span the distance between the

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A)  5th and 12th thoracic vertebrae.
B)  12th thoracic vertebra and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
C)  1st and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
D)  3rd lumbar vertebra and the sacroiliac joint.

Question 18

Common morphologic imaging agents include

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A)  (99m) Tc-DMSA and 99mTc-glucoheptonate.
B)  (99m) Tc-MAG3 and 99mTc-DTPA.
C)  (99m) Tc-DMSA and 99mTc-DTPA.
D)  (99m) Tc-MAG3 and 99mTc-glucoheptonate.

Question 19

It is important to position the crystal of the camera parallel to the surface when performing renal imaging to prevent the artifact of

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A)  blurring.
B)  elongation.
C)  foreshortening.
D)  enlargement.

Question 20

A patient is scheduled for an indirect cystogram.The technologist should

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A)  prepare a catheter setup for instillation of the tracer.
B)  prepare the tracer dose for intravenous injection.
C)  prepare for the instillation of both the tracer and furosemide.
D)  prepare instillation of the tracer dose and IV injection of furosemide.

Exam 21: Genitourinary System

Absolute renal function typically refers to the

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If normal effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) is about 600 mL/min, normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is

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A patient informs the technologist that he has a ptotic kidney.Because of this, the technologist positions the patient in a sitting position.

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A patient is scheduled for a diuretic renal imaging study.The technologist prepares the radiopharmaceutical and

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The two most common agents used for morphologic renal imaging are

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With planar scintigraphy, the kidney may appear smaller than its normal size if the

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The most common radio pharmaceutical used in testicular scintigraphy is

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) augments renal studies in patients with

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On a renal scan, the right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.Because of this, the technologist should

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The best view for demonstrating a horseshoe kidney is the

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The most accurate nuclear medicine technique for measuring renal size is

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A neobladder made from a portion of the small bowel is called

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If normal resting cardiac output is 5 L/min; the total renal blood flow would be approximately

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Patient preparation for testicular scintigraphy includes the taping of the

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A renogram (time-activity curve) shows prompt uptake of the tracer, with activity in the kidney peaking at 3 to 5 minutes after injection and decreasing to less than 50% of peak value by 20 minutes.The technologist should

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All of the following are indicators for radionuclide renal scintigraphy, EXCEPT

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The kidneys span the distance between the

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Common morphologic imaging agents include

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It is important to position the crystal of the camera parallel to the surface when performing renal imaging to prevent the artifact of

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A patient is scheduled for an indirect cystogram.The technologist should

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