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wenmo

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A radiopaque compound used as contrast for GI x-ray exams is:
 
  A) radium.
  B) barium.
  C) lead.
  D) fluorescence.

Question 2

A procedure that reinforces a ruptured or ballooning section of an artery is:
 
  A) balloon angioplasty.
  B) thrombolysis.
  C) needle biopsy.
  D) stent-graft.


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ryansturges

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Radium is a radioactive isotope used for interventional radiotherapy.
B) Correct.
C) Lead is used in protective devices such as shields.
D) Fluorescence is the property by which substances emit light.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Correct. A stent-graft is placed inside the artery to reinforce it.


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Wow, this really help

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