Radiology MCQs

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

1. Which imaging modality is best for evaluating soft tissue structures in detail?
A) X-ray
B) Computed Tomography (CT)
C) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
D) Ultrasound

Answer: C) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

2. What does the acronym CT stand for in radiology?
A) Computed Tomography
B) Controlled Tomography
C) Clinical Tomography
D) Computerized Testing

Answer: A) Computed Tomography

3. Which of the following is a common use for ultrasonography?
A) Bone fractures
B) Tumor staging
C) Pregnancy monitoring
D) Brain imaging

Answer: C) Pregnancy monitoring

4. In which imaging modality is ionizing radiation used?
A) MRI
B) Ultrasound
C) X-ray
D) PET scan

Answer: C) X-ray

5. What is the primary advantage of using MRI over CT for certain conditions?
A) MRI has better spatial resolution
B) MRI does not use ionizing radiation
C) MRI is less expensive
D) MRI provides better bone detail

Answer: B) MRI does not use ionizing radiation

6. What type of contrast agent is commonly used in MRI scans?
A) Iodine-based
B) Barium sulfate
C) Gadolinium-based
D) Air

Answer: C) Gadolinium-based

7. Which imaging technique is most effective for detecting bone metastases?
A) MRI
B) X-ray
C) Ultrasound
D) CT scan

Answer: A) MRI

8. What is the primary indication for a PET scan in oncology?
A) To evaluate bone density
B) To assess tumor metabolism and staging
C) To examine joint spaces
D) To visualize soft tissue injuries

Answer: B) To assess tumor metabolism and staging

9. Which of the following is used to assess the presence of a foreign body in soft tissue?
A) CT scan
B) MRI
C) X-ray
D) Ultrasound

Answer: D) Ultrasound

10. What imaging modality is considered the gold standard for evaluating coronary artery disease?
A) MRI
B) Ultrasound
C) CT angiography
D) X-ray

Answer: C) CT angiography