If a Physician Wanted to Assess the Blood Flow Through

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a physician wanted to assess the blood flow through a patient's kidneys, which of the following diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to order?

• A)Renal angiogram
• B)Cystoscopy
• C)Retrograde pyelogram
• D)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• E)Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)

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Definitions:

Hypoxia

A condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level, potentially leading to various health complications.

Cyanosis

A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured using a sphygmomanometer.

Intercostal Space

The anatomical area located between two ribs, which contains muscles and nerves and plays a key role in the mechanics of breathing.