Asked by Sofia Lewis on Jul 20, 2024
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X-ray of a patient's abdomen;sometimes termed flat plate of abdomen
A) retrograde pyelogram
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C) mammography
D) mild analgesic
E) computed tomography (CT)
F) nuclear medicine
G) uptake study
H) ultrasonography
I) invasive ultrasound
J) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
KUB
Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder; refers to a radiologic study.
X-ray
A form of electromagnetic radiation that is used in imaging and diagnostics to create pictures of the inside of the body.
Flat Plate
A basic radiographic technique used in medicine to visualize internal organs with minimal preparation.
- Identify and match terminology related to diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy with their definitions.
Verified Answer
AK
Ashlynn KelleyJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The term "KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder)" specifically refers to an X-ray of the abdominal area that includes the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, and is sometimes called a flat plate of the abdomen.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and match terminology related to diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy with their definitions.