MDRD MODEL PAPER-I

MD Degree Examinations in Radio Diagnosis
(Model Question Paper)

Paper I – BASIC SCIENCE, RADIATION PHYSICS, RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY 
AND CONTRAST MEDIA 
Time: 3 hrs Max marks :100

 Answer all questions
 Draw diagrams wherever necessary


Essay: (20)

1. Describe the structure and the following photographic characteristics of a double coated X-ray film?
 Characteristic curve
 Film gamma
 Film latitude
 Speed of film.


Short essays: (8X10=80)

2. Radiological anatomy of Larynx and Hypopharynx
3. Contrast agents in MRI
4. Principle of Doppler ultrasound and methods of Doppler shift display
5. Biologicals effects of x-rays and Radiation protection methods for a Radiologist
doing fluoroscopy
6. X-ray tube rating charts and its applications
7. Day light film – handling systems
8. Basic radiographic views of paranasal sinuses
9. X-ray beam restrictors