Angiography MCQs

What is the primary purpose of an angiography?
- a) To measure blood pressure
- b) To detect heart murmurs
- c) To visualize blood vessels
- d) To assess lung function
  Answer: c) To visualize blood vessels
Which type of contrast medium is commonly used in angiography?
- a) Barium sulfate
- b) Iodine-based contrast
- c) Gadolinium
- d) Carbon dioxide
  Answer: b) Iodine-based contrast
Which of the following arteries is most commonly accessed during coronary angiography?
- a) Femoral artery
- b) Carotid artery
- c) Radial artery
- d) Brachial artery
  Answer: a) Femoral artery
Which imaging technique is most commonly used in conjunction with angiography?
- a) MRI
- b) Ultrasound
- c) X-ray
- d) CT scan
  Answer: c) X-ray
What is the term for angiography of the brain’s blood vessels?
- a) Coronary angiography
- b) Cerebral angiography
- c) Pulmonary angiography
- d) Renal angiography
  Answer: b) Cerebral angiography
What is the risk of an allergic reaction during angiography mainly associated with?
- a) The use of anesthesia
- b) Radiation exposure
- c) The contrast medium
- d) The catheter insertion
  Answer: c) The contrast medium
In coronary angiography, what does the “stenosis” of an artery refer to?
- a) Complete blockage
- b) Widening of the artery
- c) Narrowing of the artery
- d) The length of the artery
  Answer: c) Narrowing of the artery
What is the typical duration of a routine angiography procedure?
- a) 5-10 minutes
- b) 30-60 minutes
- c) 2-3 hours
- d) Over 4 hours
  Answer: b) 30-60 minutes
Which condition can be diagnosed using pulmonary angiography?
- a) Coronary artery disease
- b) Pulmonary embolism
- c) Aneurysms
- d) Varicose veins
  Answer: b) Pulmonary embolism
What is a common complication after an angiography procedure?
- a) Stroke
- b) Infection at the catheter site
- c) Heart attack
- d) Lung collapse
  Answer: b) Infection at the catheter site
What should be done if a patient is allergic to the contrast medium used in angiography?
- a) Administer steroids beforehand
- b) Cancel the procedure
- c) Use more contrast
- d) Use a different type of catheter
  Answer: a) Administer steroids beforehand
Angiography is contraindicated in patients with which of the following conditions?
- a) Hypertension
- b) Severe renal impairment
- c) Asthma
- d) Diabetes
  Answer: b) Severe renal impairment
What is digital subtraction angiography (DSA) primarily used for?
- a) Visualizing bone structures
- b) Removing artifacts from imaging
- c) Enhancing soft tissue visibility
- d) Detecting arterial blockages
  Answer: d) Detecting arterial blockages
Which medical professional typically performs an angiography?
- a) Cardiologist
- b) Neurologist
- c) Radiologist
- d) Oncologist
  Answer: c) Radiologist
Which of the following is a non-invasive alternative to traditional angiography?
- a) MRI angiography
- b) Ultrasound Doppler
- c) PET scan
- d) CT angiography
  Answer: a) MRI angiography
What is the purpose of a balloon angioplasty performed during angiography?
- a) To measure the pressure in an artery
- b) To remove a blood clot
- c) To widen a narrowed artery
- d) To close a damaged blood vessel
  Answer: c) To widen a narrowed artery
Which of the following conditions can be treated with an angiogram-guided stent placement?
- a) Asthma
- b) Coronary artery disease
- c) Stroke
- d) Pulmonary fibrosis
  Answer: b) Coronary artery disease
Which imaging technique uses radioactive tracers in combination with angiography?
- a) PET scan
- b) CT scan
- c) Fluoroscopy
- d) MRI
  Answer: a) PET scan
What is the preferred patient position during most angiography procedures?
- a) Prone
- b) Supine
- c) Standing
- d) Sitting
  Answer: b) Supine
What does the term “arteriography” refer to?
- a) Imaging of veins
- b) Imaging of arteries
- c) Imaging of capillaries
- d) Imaging of lymphatic vessels
  Answer: b) Imaging of arteries
What is the main benefit of MR angiography over conventional angiography?
- a) No use of contrast
- b) No radiation exposure
- c) Lower cost
- d) Shorter procedure time
  Answer: b) No radiation exposure
Which artery is often used for angiography in patients with peripheral arterial disease?
- a) Carotid artery
- b) Femoral artery
- c) Brachial artery
- d) Subclavian artery
  Answer: b) Femoral artery
Which of the following conditions is commonly detected by renal angiography?
- a) Kidney stones
- b) Renal artery stenosis
- c) Bladder cancer
- d) Urinary tract infection
  Answer: b) Renal artery stenosis
What is a “contrast extravasation” complication during angiography?
- a) Allergic reaction to contrast
- b) Leakage of contrast into surrounding tissues
- c) Blood clot formation
- d) Inability to insert the catheter
  Answer: b) Leakage of contrast into surrounding tissues
Why are patients advised to fast before an angiography procedure?
- a) To avoid nausea
- b) To reduce the risk of aspiration
- c) To enhance image clarity
- d) To prevent dehydration
  Answer: b) To reduce the risk of aspiration
What post-procedure care is recommended after an angiography?
- a) Immediate heavy exercise
- b) Bed rest for several hours
- c) Eating a high-fat meal
- d) Driving home immediately
  Answer: b) Bed rest for several hours
Which of the following is a key advantage of CT angiography over traditional angiography?
- a) Real-time imaging
- b) No need for a catheter
- c) No use of contrast medium
- d) Lower radiation dose
  Answer: b) No need for a catheter
What can an abnormal result in coronary angiography indicate?
- a) Aortic aneurysm
- b) Coronary artery disease
- c) Mitral valve prolapse
- d) Cardiomyopathy
  Answer: b) Coronary artery disease
Which factor increases the risk of complications during angiography?
- a) Younger age
- b) Smoking history
- c) High physical activity
- d) Low blood pressure
  Answer: b) Smoking history
Which type of angiography uses carbon dioxide as a contrast medium?
- a) Cerebral angiography
- b) Peripheral angiography
- c) Renal angiography
- d) Cardiac angiography
  Answer: b) Peripheral angiography

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