The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
magnetic resonance imaging
Radiography
Sonography
magnetic resonance imaging - correct answer ✔✔Radiography
Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation's
ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible:
thermal changes
ionizations
sound waves
radio waves - correct answer ✔✔ionizations
In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagnostic
modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical image. If a physician is
concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following
diagnostic modalities EXCEPT:
radiography
, thermograms
medical sonography
magnetic resonance imaging - correct answer ✔✔radiography
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the following
choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the:
important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.
importance of closely monitoring a patient
value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery
use of high ethical standards of conduct - correct answer ✔✔important medical value of sorcery and
witchcraft.
Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These events have
led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this research continues, much
of it will most likely focus on:
proper sanitation and public health
immunology and the development of vaccines
germ theory and infection
human genes and genetic engineering - correct answer ✔✔human genes and genetic engineering
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