MAMMOGRAPHY REGISTRY ACTUAL PREP
BANK 2026 EXPERT SOLUTIONS
CONFIRMED
◍ which of 3 treatments is systemic treatment? Answer:
chemotherapy (affects all cells of body)
◍ common antiestrogen drug Answer: tamoxifen
◍ antiestrogen drug less toxic than tamoxifen? Answer: raloxifene
◍ SERMS Answer: selective estrogen receptor modulators
◍ 3 uses of hormonal treatment using SERMS Answer: prevent
estrogen from latching onto tumor cell receptors
shrink/stop recurrence of breast cancer
lower risks breast cancer in postmenopausal women
◍ 2 newer flap techniques Answer: DIEP; gluteal free
◍ ____ used to evaluate nipple discharge, duct expansion, defects, or
irregularities Answer: ductography
,◍ _____ is prelude to surgical biopsy & necessary if stereo
localization not available Answer: preop localization
◍ pre op localization can be performed w/which modalities Answer:
mammo
u/s
◍ ______ biopsy recommended with lesions that are difficult to
approach or close to breast surface. Answer: open surgical
◍ which intervention can be used to confirm finding of FNA or FNB
Answer: open surgical biopsy
◍ _____ uses 22-25 g needle to remove cell samples from
nonpalpable lesions for cytological analysis.; often used with stereo
localization Answer: FNB-fine needle biopsy
◍ Method of locating nonpalpable lesions by using computer to
calculate precise location. Answer: Stereotactic breast
localization/biopsy
◍ Intensity of x-ray beam is less on _____ side of tube due to _____
effect. Answer: anode; anode heel
◍ Cathode side of x-ray tube is always directed to the _______, the
thickest area of the breast. Answer: base
, ◍ Material used for exit port or window of x-ray tube Answer:
borosilicate glass or beryllium (Be)
◍ Why is the exit window of x-ray tube NOT made of regular glass?
Answer: regular glass window would harden the emerging beam by
eliminating soft characteristic radiation
◍ KVp range will depend on ______ material available Answer:
target/filtration
◍ How does Kvp range affect contrast? Answer: contrast higher in
thinner breast; lower in thicker breast
◍ Increased kvp allows ____ dose but reduced _____ Answer: lower;
contrast
◍ The ______-_____ combination will essentially shape the x-ray
beam, providing the necessary kvp range to penetrate dense/fatty
breasts. Answer: target-filter
◍ older mammography generators were _______. Answer: three
phase
◍ All modern generators are _________. Answer: high frequency
generators
BANK 2026 EXPERT SOLUTIONS
CONFIRMED
◍ which of 3 treatments is systemic treatment? Answer:
chemotherapy (affects all cells of body)
◍ common antiestrogen drug Answer: tamoxifen
◍ antiestrogen drug less toxic than tamoxifen? Answer: raloxifene
◍ SERMS Answer: selective estrogen receptor modulators
◍ 3 uses of hormonal treatment using SERMS Answer: prevent
estrogen from latching onto tumor cell receptors
shrink/stop recurrence of breast cancer
lower risks breast cancer in postmenopausal women
◍ 2 newer flap techniques Answer: DIEP; gluteal free
◍ ____ used to evaluate nipple discharge, duct expansion, defects, or
irregularities Answer: ductography
,◍ _____ is prelude to surgical biopsy & necessary if stereo
localization not available Answer: preop localization
◍ pre op localization can be performed w/which modalities Answer:
mammo
u/s
◍ ______ biopsy recommended with lesions that are difficult to
approach or close to breast surface. Answer: open surgical
◍ which intervention can be used to confirm finding of FNA or FNB
Answer: open surgical biopsy
◍ _____ uses 22-25 g needle to remove cell samples from
nonpalpable lesions for cytological analysis.; often used with stereo
localization Answer: FNB-fine needle biopsy
◍ Method of locating nonpalpable lesions by using computer to
calculate precise location. Answer: Stereotactic breast
localization/biopsy
◍ Intensity of x-ray beam is less on _____ side of tube due to _____
effect. Answer: anode; anode heel
◍ Cathode side of x-ray tube is always directed to the _______, the
thickest area of the breast. Answer: base
, ◍ Material used for exit port or window of x-ray tube Answer:
borosilicate glass or beryllium (Be)
◍ Why is the exit window of x-ray tube NOT made of regular glass?
Answer: regular glass window would harden the emerging beam by
eliminating soft characteristic radiation
◍ KVp range will depend on ______ material available Answer:
target/filtration
◍ How does Kvp range affect contrast? Answer: contrast higher in
thinner breast; lower in thicker breast
◍ Increased kvp allows ____ dose but reduced _____ Answer: lower;
contrast
◍ The ______-_____ combination will essentially shape the x-ray
beam, providing the necessary kvp range to penetrate dense/fatty
breasts. Answer: target-filter
◍ older mammography generators were _______. Answer: three
phase
◍ All modern generators are _________. Answer: high frequency
generators
