100 TOP RADIOLOGY Multiple Choice Questions and Answers pdf - RADIOLOGY MCQs
1.The overall heart size in tetralogy of Fallot is usually
a) Markedly enlarged
b) Normal or relatively small
c) Slightly enlarged
d) Moderately enlarged.
Ans:b
2.Diagnosis of aortic calcification is done by fluoroscopy by seeing
a) Side to side movement
b) Up and down movement
c) Combined movement
d) None
Ans:a
3.In Urinary tract tuberculosis, frequent finding on plain film of abdomen is
a) Mass
b) Ileus
c) Calcification
d) Psoas abscess
Ans:c
RADIOLOGY Multiple Choice Questions and Answers pdf4.Pericardial calcification is caused by all except
a) Radiotherapy to the mediastinum
b) Methysergide therapy
c) Anticoagulant therapy
d) Benign pericarditis
e) Dermatomyositis
Ans:e
5.Cystic dilation of collecting tubules are seen in
a) Adult polycystic kidney
b) Medullary sponge kidney
c) Horse shoe shaped kidney
d) Nephroblastoma
Ans:b
6.During angiocardiography the mitral valve is best visualized in the
a) Frontal view
b) Lateral view
c) Right anterior oblique view
d) None of the above.
Ans:c
7. The X-ray finding of small intestinal malabsorption syndrome are all except
a) Increased transit time
b) mucosal atrophy
c) Dilatation of bowel
d) Flocculation of Barium
Ans:a
8. Right side of mediastinal shadow is not formed by
a) SVC
b) right innominate
c)RA
d)RV
Ans:d
9. Best mode of imaging for suspected uric acid calculi is
a) Plain film of abdomen
b) Ultrasonography
c) Intravenous pyelography
d) Radionuclides.
Ans:c
10. Solitary nodule lung cannot be
a) Tuberculoma
b) Neurofibroma
c) Bronchogenic carcinoma
d) Lymphoma
Ans:d
11. Angle of trachea is increased in which chamber of heart enlargement
a) Left atrium
b) Right atrium
c) Left ventricle
d) Right ventricl
Ans:a
12. Medusa lock appearance in X- ray seen in
a) ascariasis
b) Tapeworm
c) Hookworm
d) Ascaris and tapeworm
Ans:a
13. Signs of increased intracranial tension in a child in a skull X-ray
a) Separation of the sutures
b) Tense anterior fontanelle
c) Silver beaten appearance of the bones
d) All of the above
Ans:d
14. Echoenecpahalography is most useful for detecting
a) Ventricular dilatation
b) Midline shift
c) Epilepsy
d) Vascular lesions
Ans:a
15. X-rays are modified
a) Protons
b) Electrons
c) Neutrons
d) Positrons
Ans:b
16. “Sentinel loop” appearance on X-ray is seen
a) Acute pancreatitis
b) Chronic pancreatitis
c) Intestinal obstruction
d) Acute appendicitis
Ans:a
17. The “Target Sign” sonographically means
a) Ovarian carcinoma
b) Ectopic kidney
c) Intussusception
d) Liver metastasis
Ans:c
18. Osteosclerotic bone secondaries are seen in
a) Carcinoma thyroid
b) Carcinoma prostate
C) Carcinoma stomach
d) Carcinoma lung
Ans:b
19.Water soluble contrast media used for myelography is
a) Metrizamide
b) Dianosil
c) Conray
d) Iohexol
Ans:a
20.Most sensitive test for metastatic deposit is
a) Isotope scan
b) CT Scan
c) Skeletal survey
d) Tomography
Ans:b
21.Best imaging modality to diagnose liver mass is
a) Plain film
b) Angiography
c) C. T. Scan
d) Nuclear Scan
Ans:d
22.Characteristics of Benign tumour of lung in X -ray is
a) Size > 5 cms diameter
b) Cavitation
c) Peripheral location
d) Concentric dense calcification.
Ans:d
23.Scalloping of the edges of sigmoid colon on barium enema is seen in
a) Diverticulitis
b) Crohn’s disease
c) Pneumatosis intestinalis
d) Ulcerative colitis
Ans:c
24. Widening of the C loop in X-ray is diagnostic of
a) Chronic pancreatitis
b) Carcinoma head of pancreas
c) Periampullary carcinoma
d) Calculi in the ampulla of vater
Ans:b
25. AH are features of Medulloblas toma except
a) Radio resistant
b) Highly radio sensitive
c) Occurs in first decade
d) Coarctation of aorta d)TDT
Ans:a
26. Notching of ribs on X- ray is seen in
a) PDA
b) ASD
c) Ebsteins anomaly
d) Coarctation of aorta
Ans:d
27. Contrast used for MRI
a)GDPA
b) Radium
c) Iridium
d)TDT
Ans:a
28. Saw tooth appearance on abdominal X-ray is seen in
a) Prediverticular state
b) Multiple polyposis
c) Spastic colon
d) Ischemic enteritis
Ans:b
29. Increased radiolucency of one sided hemithorax may be caused by all except
a) Obstructive emphysema
b) Pneumothorax
c) Expiratory film
d) Patient rotation
Ans:c
30. Gas in biliary tract is not due to
a) Perforated gastric ulcer
b) Necrotizing enterocolitis
c) Biliary surgery
d) Post-gastrectomy
Ans:a
31. Egg shell calcification in hilar region is seen in
a) Penumoconiosis
b) T. B.
c) Sarcoidosis
d) Aneurysms
Ans:a
32. Basal ganglia calcification is not seen in
a) Wilson’s disease
b) Berry anerurysm
c) Cysticercosis
d) Hemangioma
Ans:a
33. Calcification of meniscal cartilage is a feature of
a) Acromegaly
b) Hyperparathyroidism
c)Reiter’s syndrome
d) Pseudo gout
Ans:d
34. Sun ray appearance is seen in
a) Osteoclastoma
b) Fibrous dysplasia
c) Osteosarcoma
d) Chondrosarcoma
Ans:c
35. Investigation of choice in Traumatic paraplegia is
a) MRI
b) CT Scan
c) Myelography
d) Spine X – ray
Ans:a
36. Interosseous skeletal tumour is best diagnosed by
a) Plain X-ray
b) NMR
c) CT scan
d) CT with scintiscan
Ans:b
37. Notching of Ribs is seen in
a) Tuberculosis
b)VSD
c) Coarctation of aorta
d) Bronchiectasis
Ans:c
38.Laminated appearance of X-ray is suggestive of
a) Ewing’s sarcoma
b) Osteoid osteoma
c) Osteoclastoma
d) Multiple myeloma
Ans:a
39.Full colonic preparation of Barium Enema is contra indicated in all except
a) Acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis
b) Irritable bowel syndrome
c) Hirschsprung’s disease
d) Colonic obstruction
Ans:b
40.Right border of the heart in a chest X-ray, is not formed by
a)fVC
b)SVC
c) Right atrium
d) Aorta
Ans:d
41. Pulmonary embolism is best diagnosed by
a) X-ray chest
b) Enzyme estimation
c) Radionucleus
d) Blood gas analysis
Ans:c
42. Right lung is seen to best advantage on the following view
a) Right posterior oblique
b) Right anterior oblique
c) Left anterior oblique
d) Lateral
Ans:b
43. Early change of pulmonary edema in CXR
a) Batswing appearance
b) Pleural effusion
c) Kerley B lines
d) Ground glass lung field
Ans:c
44. Investigation to differentiate between pericardial effusion and heart dialation includes
a) X-ray
b) Fluoroscopy
c) Echocardiogram
d) CT scan
Ans:c
45. Multiple translucent cysts on X- ray are found in the chest. Differential diagnosis includes all except
a) Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
b) Congential adenomatoid bronchogenic diseases
c) Lobar agenesis
d) Bilateral multiple cysts
Ans:c
46. Onion peel appearance is seen in
a) C iteoclastoma
b) Chondrosarcoma
c) Osteosarcoma
d) Ewings sarcoma
Ans:d
47. IVU is not done in
a) Multiple myeloma
b) Secondaries in bone
c) Leukaemia
d) Renal tumours
Ans:a
48. When bones show a ‘Bone within bone’ appearance this is indicative of
a) Sickle cell anemia
b) Bone infarction
c) Osteopetrosis
d) Chronic myelogenous leukaemia
Ans:c
49. The best view to visualize minimum pneumoperitoneum is
a) Ap view of abdomen
b) Erect film of abdomen
c) Right lateral decubitus with horizontal beam
d) Left lateral decubitus with horizontal team
Ans:d
50. In fluorescein angiography, dye is injected in
a) Anterior cubital vein
b) Femoral artery
c) Femoral vein
d) Aorta
Ans:a
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51. All of the following are true about iodinated intravascular contrast media xcept
a) They are used in digital subtraction angiography
b) They are radio opaque
c) They can cause anaphylactic reactions
d) They are used in magnetic resonance imaging
e) They are excreted mainly by the kidneys
Ans:d
52. Rib notching is produced by
a) Coarctation of Aorta
b) Neurofibromatosis
c) Superior vena caval obstruction
d) All of the above
Ans:d
53. Widening of the C loop in X- ray is diagnostic of
a) Chronic pancreatitis
b) Carcinoma head of pancreas
c) Periampullary carcinoma
d) Calculi in the ampulla of vater
Ans:b
54. Which of the following is not a contra indication for I VP?
a) Renal infection
b) Hyperpyrexia
c) Multiple myeloma
d) Skeletal metastases
Ans:d
55.Perihilar fluffy opacities on chest x-ray is seen in
a) Pulmonary embolism
b) Pericardial effusion
c) Pulmonary arterial hypertension
d) Pulmonary venous hypertension
Ans:d
56.An aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva usually arise from
a) Right aortic sinus
b) Left aortic sinus
c) Posterior aortic sinus
d) pulmonary outflow tract
e) Right ventricle
Ans:a
57.Sequestration lung is best diagnosed by
a)C.TScan
b) M.R.I.
c) Barium swallow
d) Angiography
Ans:d
58.Superior Orbital fissure best view is
a) Plain AP view
b) Cladwell
c) Townes
d) Basal view
Ans:d
59.Which imaging method is ideal in evaluating hypertension ?
a) Angiography
b) Colour flow Doppler
c) M. R. angio
d) C. T scan
Ans:c
60.Commonest cause of intracranial calcification is
a) Pineal calcification
b) Intracranial aneurysm
c) Meningioma
d) Tuberculoma
Ans:a
61. Isotope used in myocardial perfusion scan is
a) Technetium
b) Thallium
c) Stannous pyrophosphate
d) Gallium
Ans:b
62. Best diagnostic procedure in acute pancreatitis is
a) CT Scan
b) Ultrasound
c) M. R. I.
d) Pipida scan
Ans:a
63. The most common cause of spontaneous pneumothorax is
a) Rupture of subpleural blebs
b) Pulmonary tuberculosis
c) Bronchial adenoma
d) Bronchogenic carcinoma
Ans:a
64. Bull’s eye lesion in ultrasonography is seen in
a) Candidiasis
b) Aspergillosis
c) Sporotrichosis
d) Cryptococcosis
Ans:a
65. Newborn Chest x-ray with
Respiratory distress shows multiple air containing lesions in Left
Hemithorax and mediastinal shift is suggestive of
a) Neonatal emphysema
b) Diaphragmatic hernia
c) Pneumatocele
d) congential lung fcysts
Ans:b
66. Radiologically appreciable earliest sign of osteomyelitis is
a) Loss of muscle and fat planes
b) Periosteal reaction
c) Callus formation
d) Presence of sequestrum
Ans:a
67. Hilar dance on fluoroscopy is seen in
a)ASD
b)TOF
c)VSD
d)TGV
Ans:a
68.Obliteration of Left heart border in PA chest X-ray is suggestive of
a) Lingular pathology
b) Left upper lobe lesion
c) Left hilar lymph nodes
d) Left lower lobe lesion
Ans:a
69.Which of the following is the best test for screening a case of proximal internal
carotid artery stenosis
a) Digital subtraction angiography
b) Magnetic resonance angiography
c) colour Doppler ultrasonography
d) CT angiogram
Ans:c
70.In a case of renal failure with total anuria, ultrasound was found to be normal. Next line of investigation is
a) Retrograde pyelography
b) IVP
c) Anterograde pyelography
d) DTPA renogram
Ans:b
71. In the plain film of the abdomen small bowel obstruction can be diagnosed by
a) Central location
b) Volvulae connivantes can be made out
c) In the erect film, air fluid levels
d) All of the above
Ans:d
72.The following is not true of MRI
a) Imaging perfusion of brain
d) Superior to CT scan for bone scanning
c) Blood vessels visualized without contrast
b) presence of Hydrogen ions
Ans:a
73.Hydrocephalus in children, first seen is
a) Sutural diastesis
b) Post clinoid erosion
c) Large head
d) Thinned out vault
Ans:b
74. The characteristic X-ray feature of Pancoast tumour is
a) Coin shadow
b) Apical consolidation
c) Apical mass lesion with erosion of neck of 1 & 2 ribs
d) Hilar mass
Ans:c
75.In nephrogram, one sees
a) Renal capillaries
b) Renal pelvis
c) Only renal cortex
d) Collecting tubules
Ans:d
76.Ultrasonogram is not useful in
a) CBD stones at the distal end of the CBD
b) Breast cyst
c) Ascites
d) Full Bladder
Ans:a
77.Suprasellar calcification is seen in
a) Craniopharyngioma
b) Meningioma
c)Conray480
d) Conray 540
Ans:a
78.IVP is done using
a)Conray240
b)Conray380
c) Calcified pineal gland
d) Pituitary adenoma
Ans:c
79. Calcification in Heart Wall is suggestive of
a) Scleroderma
b) Carcinoid Syndrome
c) Fibroelastosis
d) Endomyocardial ibrosis
Ans:b
80.Contrast used in liver scan is
a) Biligraffin
b) 1131 Rose Bengal
c) Gallium 238
d) Thallium 201
Ans:b
81.Best position for chest X-ray to detect Left Pleural effusion is
a) Left lateral
b) Supine
c) Left lateral decubitus
d) Right lateral decubitus
Ans:c
82.The number of carpal bones seen in a radiograph of an infant is
a)0
d)5
c)3
b)2
e)6
Ans:c
83.Investigation of choice to demonstrate vesico ureteric reflex
a)IVP
b) Ultra sound
c) contrast MCU
d) Cystoscopy
Ans:c
84.Parallel shotgun appearance on ultrasound is seen in
a) Portal hypertension
b) Biliary ascariasis
c) Obstructive jaundice
d) Sclerosing cholangitis
Ans:c
85.Radiolucent munilocular cyst of the body of mandible is
a) Abscess
d) Adamantinoma
c) Dentigerous cyst
d) Adamantinoma
Ans:d
86)Best method of detecting minimal bronchiectasis is
a) Abscess
b) Dental cyst
c) Dentigerous cyst
d) Radio nuclide lung scan
Ans:c
87.The photosensitive material used in X-rays films consists of
a) Cellulite
b) Silver bromide
c) Zinc sulphide
d) Cadmium tungstate
Ans:b
88.Water lilly appearance in chest X-ray is suggestive of
a) Bronchiectasis
b) Bronchopleural fistula
c) Hydatid cyst
d)Sequestration cyst lung
Ans:c
89. Retroperitoneal air is not manifested by air along
a) Psoas margins
b) Perinephric area
c) Along spleen
d) Adrenals
Ans:c
90.The cause of homogenous opacity on X-ray is all except
a) Pleural effusion
b) Diaphragmatic Hernia
c) Massive consolidation
d)Emphysema
Ans:d
91.1ntracranial calcification in skull X-rays may be
a) Pineal calcifications
b) Dural calcifications
c) Cysticercosis
d) All of the above
Ans:d
92.Absolute contraindication of IVP is
a) Allergy to drug
b) multiple myeloma
c) Blood urea more than 200mg
d) Idiosyncracy
Ans:a
93.Parasites that may show calcification on radiographs include
a) Cysticercosis
b) Guinea worm
c)Amoebiasis
d) Loa Loa
Ans:a
94.Investigation of choice for Multiple sclerosis
a) MRI
b) CT Scan
c) X-ray
d)EEG
Ans:a
95.Investigation of choice to diagnose sub arachnoid haemorrhage
a) MRI angiography
b) 4 vessel carotid angiography
c) CT scan
d) T2 wave MR
Ans:b
96.Pulmonary embolism is best diagnosed by
a)ECG
b) Perfusion scan
c) Angiography
d) Plain X-ray
Ans:c
97.Radiological signs of perforated viscus include
a) Gas under the dome of the diagphram
b) Falciform ligament is visualized
c) Air surrounding the bowel is present
d) All of the above
Ans:d
98.Stryker’s view is used in shoulder joint to visualize
a) Muscle calcification
b) Recurrent subluxation
c) Sub acromial calcification
d) Bicipital groove
Ans:b
99. The investigation of choice in acute renal failure with complete anuria and normal USG
a) Renal angiography
b) DPTA
c) IVP
d) Retrograde pyelography
Ans:b
100. ‘H’shaped vertebra is seen in
a) Phenylketonuria
b) Sickle cell anemia
c) Hemangioma
d) Osteoporosis
Ans:b
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