Interventional radiology: embolization: practice question

A Radiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Radiology · Interventional radiology: embolization

Sample item

What is a common interventional radiology use of transarterial embolization?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Control of active arterial bleeding

Transarterial embolization delivers an occlusive agent to selected vessels and is used for hemorrhage control, vascular malformations, and tumor devascularization. Collateral supply and tissue risk are assessed carefully.

Option by option

  • A. Diagnosis of osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is diagnosed with bone-density testing.

  • B. Treatment of refractive error

    Refractive errors are managed with optical or corneal methods.

  • C. Removal of dental plaque

    Dental plaque is removed by oral hygiene and professional dental care.

  • D. Control of active arterial bleeding (correct)

    Correct. Embolization can rapidly control accessible arterial hemorrhage.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is D, Control of active arterial bleeding. Transarterial embolization delivers an occlusive agent to selected vessels and is used for hemorrhage control, vascular malformations, and tumor devascularization.

Why is "Diagnosis of osteoporosis" not the answer?

Osteoporosis is diagnosed with bone-density testing.

Why is "Treatment of refractive error" not the answer?

Refractive errors are managed with optical or corneal methods.

Why is "Removal of dental plaque" not the answer?

Dental plaque is removed by oral hygiene and professional dental care.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Interventional radiology: embolization in Radiology. Collateral supply and tissue risk are assessed carefully.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Interventional radiology: embolization?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.