Imaging for acute conditions (stroke, pulmonary embolism) MCQs Radiology

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 14, 2024

1. The imaging study of choice for the rapid diagnosis of an acute ischemic stroke is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
2. For detecting acute pulmonary embolism, the initial imaging test is typically: a) CT scan with contrast b) X-ray c) MRI d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan with contrast
3. The rapid imaging study used to identify acute hemorrhagic stroke is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
4. For evaluating suspected acute pulmonary embolism in patients with contraindications to CT, the alternative imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) X-ray c) MRI d) Ultrasound Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
5. The imaging technique best suited for rapid diagnosis of acute stroke in patients with a known history of allergy to contrast media is: a) MRI b) CT scan c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) MRI
6. The preferred imaging modality for acute evaluation of stroke symptoms within the first few hours of onset is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
7. For rapid diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism in a pregnant patient, the imaging modality of choice is: a) Ultrasound b) CT scan with contrast c) X-ray d) MRI Answer: a) Ultrasound
8. The initial imaging study for suspected acute stroke in patients who are unable to receive IV thrombolytics is: a) MRI b) CT scan c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) MRI
9. The imaging modality used to assess the presence of acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with renal impairment is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) X-ray d) MRI Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
10. The best imaging technique for rapid evaluation of acute ischemic stroke to identify potential thrombolysis candidates is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
11. For diagnosing acute pulmonary embolism, the imaging study that is typically avoided in patients with renal disease is: a) CT scan with contrast b) X-ray c) MRI d) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan Answer: a) CT scan with contrast
12. The imaging technique of choice for evaluating acute stroke in patients with contraindications to MRI contrast agents is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
13. For suspected acute stroke where differentiation between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke is needed, the initial imaging study is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
14. The initial imaging study for suspected acute pulmonary embolism that involves radiation exposure is: a) CT scan with contrast b) X-ray c) MRI d) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan Answer: a) CT scan with contrast
15. The rapid imaging study used for detecting acute ischemic stroke in the setting of an acute headache is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
16. For evaluating suspected pulmonary embolism in a patient with previous allergic reactions to contrast media, the alternative imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
17. The imaging modality best suited for rapidly assessing acute ischemic stroke in a patient presenting with acute focal neurological deficits is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
18. For a patient presenting with acute dyspnea and suspected pulmonary embolism, the preferred initial imaging study is: a) CT scan with contrast b) X-ray c) MRI d) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan Answer: a) CT scan with contrast
19. The imaging technique of choice for assessing acute hemorrhagic stroke is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
20. For patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism and contraindications to contrast medium, the preferred imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
21. The imaging modality used for rapid diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke in the presence of a pacemaker or metal implants is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
22. For evaluating a patient with suspected acute pulmonary embolism and elevated creatinine levels, the initial imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) X-ray d) MRI Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
23. The imaging study best suited for assessing the extent of an acute ischemic stroke for possible intervention is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
24. For suspected pulmonary embolism in patients who cannot undergo CT scan, the imaging modality of choice is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) X-ray c) MRI d) Ultrasound Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
25. The initial imaging study for evaluating acute stroke symptoms when there is a known allergy to contrast agents is: a) MRI b) CT scan c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) MRI
26. For rapid diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism with high suspicion and normal renal function, the imaging study of choice is: a) CT scan with contrast b) X-ray c) MRI d) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan Answer: a) CT scan with contrast
27. The preferred imaging technique for rapid assessment of acute ischemic stroke in an emergency setting is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
28. For evaluating suspected acute pulmonary embolism in patients with asthma, the imaging modality of choice is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
29. The imaging study used for the initial assessment of an acute stroke when MRI is not available is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
30. For rapid diagnosis of suspected acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with an allergy to iodine contrast, the imaging study of choice is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
31. The imaging modality used for immediate evaluation of acute ischemic stroke in the context of recent anticoagulation therapy is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
32. For quick assessment of suspected acute pulmonary embolism with a history of renal impairment, the imaging study of choice is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
33. The imaging technique of choice for detecting acute hemorrhagic stroke in the setting of a head trauma is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
34. For rapid diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with a history of chronic lung disease, the preferred imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
35. The initial imaging study used to evaluate an acute stroke with a high risk of bleeding complications is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
36. For rapid evaluation of suspected acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with recent surgery, the preferred imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
37. The imaging modality of choice for acute evaluation of stroke when there is a concern for contrast-induced nephropathy is: a) MRI b) CT scan c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) MRI
38. For detecting acute pulmonary embolism in patients with compromised renal function, the best imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
39. The imaging study best suited for immediate diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke with a contraindication to contrast media is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
40. For a rapid assessment of suspected acute pulmonary embolism in patients with a history of anaphylaxis, the imaging study of choice is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
41. The preferred imaging modality for acute evaluation of stroke symptoms in patients with an implanted device is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
42. For immediate imaging of suspected acute pulmonary embolism with a known contrast allergy, the study of choice is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
43. The imaging modality used for acute diagnosis of stroke with a known history of allergy to gadolinium-based contrast agents is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
44. For suspected acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with a recent history of radiation exposure, the preferred imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
45. The initial imaging study for assessing acute ischemic stroke when CT is not available is: a) MRI b) X-ray c) Ultrasound d) CT scan Answer: a) MRI
46. The imaging technique of choice for the rapid diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in a patient with a pacemaker is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
47. For rapid diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke in a patient presenting with sudden onset of symptoms, the imaging study of choice is: a) CT scan b) MRI c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) CT scan
48. The preferred imaging modality for assessing suspected acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with a recent history of severe allergic reaction is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
49. The initial imaging study for suspected acute stroke when the patient has renal impairment and cannot receive contrast is: a) MRI b) CT scan c) X-ray d) Ultrasound Answer: a) MRI
50. For immediate assessment of suspected pulmonary embolism in a patient with high suspicion and a history of asthma, the best imaging study is: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan b) CT scan with contrast c) MRI d) X-ray Answer: a) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan

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