,Physics MCQs for the
Part 1 FRCR
Shahzad Ilyas
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Cambridge, UK
Tomasz Matys
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology and Academic Clinical Fellow, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
Nasim Sheikh-Bahaei
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
Adam K. Yamamoto
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Cambridge, UK
Martin J. Graves
Consultant Clinical Scientist, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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and to the provisions of relevant collective licensing agreements,
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First published 2011
Printed in the United Kingdom at the University Press, Cambridge
A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library
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Ilyas, Shahzad, author.
Physics MCQs for the Part 1 FRCR / Shahzad Ilyas, Tomasz Matys,
Nasim Sheikh-Bahaei, Adam K. Yamamoto, Martin John Graves.
p. cm
ISBN 978-1-107-40099-3 (pbk.)
1. Radiology, Medical–Examinations–Study guides. 2. Radiology,
Medical–Examinations, questions, etc. 3. Radiologists–Examinations–
Great Britain. 4. Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)–
Examinations. I. Title.
R896.I49 2011
616.070 57076–dc22
2010048121
ISBN 978-1-107-40099-3 Paperback
Cambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence or
accuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to
in this publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such
websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate.
Every effort has been made in preparing this book to provide accurate and
up-to-date information which is in accord with accepted standards and
practice at the time of publication. Although case histories are drawn from
actual cases, every effort has been made to disguise the identities of the
individuals involved. Nevertheless, the authors, editors and publishers can
make no warranties that the information contained herein is totally free
from error, not least because clinical standards are constantly changing
through research and regulation. The authors, editors and publishers
therefore disclaim all liability for direct or consequential damages
resulting from the use of material contained in this book. Readers are
strongly advised to pay careful attention to information provided by the
manufacturer of any drugs or equipment that they plan to use.
, Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgements viii
1. Basic physics 1 7. Nuclear medicine 85
S. Ilyas S. Ilyas
Questions 1 Questions 85
Answers 7 Answers 91
2. Radiation hazards and 8. Computed tomography 98
protection 15 N. Sheikh-Bahaei
S. Ilyas and N. Sheikh-Bahaei Questions 98
Questions 15 Answers 104
Answers 21 9. Imaging with ultrasound 110
3. Imaging with X-rays 28 T. Matys
T. Matys and A. K. Yamamoto Questions 110
Questions 28 Answers 117
Answers 34 10. Magnetic resonance imaging 126
4. Film-screen radiography 41 T. Matys and M. J. Graves
A. K. Yamamoto Questions 126
Questions 41 Answers 133
Answers 47
5. Digital radiography 56
A. K. Yamamoto Bibliography 144
Questions 56 Index 146
Answers 62
6. Fluoroscopy and
mammography 70
N. Sheikh-Bahaei
Questions 70
Answers 76
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Part 1 FRCR
Shahzad Ilyas
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Cambridge, UK
Tomasz Matys
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology and Academic Clinical Fellow, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
Nasim Sheikh-Bahaei
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
Adam K. Yamamoto
Specialty Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Cambridge, UK
Martin J. Graves
Consultant Clinical Scientist, Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
,CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Cambridge, New York, Melbourne, Madrid, Cape Town,
Singapore, São Paulo, Delhi, Tokyo, Mexico City
Cambridge University Press
The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 8RU, UK
Published in the United States of America by
Cambridge University Press, New York
www.cambridge.org
Information on this title: www.cambridge.org/9781107400993
# Cambridge University Press 2011
This publication is in copyright. Subject to statutory exception
and to the provisions of relevant collective licensing agreements,
no reproduction of any part may take place without
the written permission of Cambridge University Press.
First published 2011
Printed in the United Kingdom at the University Press, Cambridge
A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ilyas, Shahzad, author.
Physics MCQs for the Part 1 FRCR / Shahzad Ilyas, Tomasz Matys,
Nasim Sheikh-Bahaei, Adam K. Yamamoto, Martin John Graves.
p. cm
ISBN 978-1-107-40099-3 (pbk.)
1. Radiology, Medical–Examinations–Study guides. 2. Radiology,
Medical–Examinations, questions, etc. 3. Radiologists–Examinations–
Great Britain. 4. Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)–
Examinations. I. Title.
R896.I49 2011
616.070 57076–dc22
2010048121
ISBN 978-1-107-40099-3 Paperback
Cambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence or
accuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to
in this publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such
websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate.
Every effort has been made in preparing this book to provide accurate and
up-to-date information which is in accord with accepted standards and
practice at the time of publication. Although case histories are drawn from
actual cases, every effort has been made to disguise the identities of the
individuals involved. Nevertheless, the authors, editors and publishers can
make no warranties that the information contained herein is totally free
from error, not least because clinical standards are constantly changing
through research and regulation. The authors, editors and publishers
therefore disclaim all liability for direct or consequential damages
resulting from the use of material contained in this book. Readers are
strongly advised to pay careful attention to information provided by the
manufacturer of any drugs or equipment that they plan to use.
, Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgements viii
1. Basic physics 1 7. Nuclear medicine 85
S. Ilyas S. Ilyas
Questions 1 Questions 85
Answers 7 Answers 91
2. Radiation hazards and 8. Computed tomography 98
protection 15 N. Sheikh-Bahaei
S. Ilyas and N. Sheikh-Bahaei Questions 98
Questions 15 Answers 104
Answers 21 9. Imaging with ultrasound 110
3. Imaging with X-rays 28 T. Matys
T. Matys and A. K. Yamamoto Questions 110
Questions 28 Answers 117
Answers 34 10. Magnetic resonance imaging 126
4. Film-screen radiography 41 T. Matys and M. J. Graves
A. K. Yamamoto Questions 126
Questions 41 Answers 133
Answers 47
5. Digital radiography 56
A. K. Yamamoto Bibliography 144
Questions 56 Index 146
Answers 62
6. Fluoroscopy and
mammography 70
N. Sheikh-Bahaei
Questions 70
Answers 76
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