Angiography MCQs

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Which condition can be diagnosed using pulmonary angiography?
    • a) Coronary artery disease
    • b) Pulmonary embolism
    • c) Aneurysms
    • d) Varicose veins
      Answer: b) Pulmonary embolism
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Which medical professional typically performs an angiography?
    • a) Cardiologist
    • b) Neurologist
    • c) Radiologist
    • d) Oncologist
      Answer: c) Radiologist
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Which imaging technique uses radioactive tracers in combination with angiography?
    • a) PET scan
    • b) CT scan
    • c) Fluoroscopy
    • d) MRI
      Answer: a) PET scan
  19. What is the preferred patient position during most angiography procedures?
    • a) Prone
    • b) Supine
    • c) Standing
    • d) Sitting
      Answer: b) Supine
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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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