A diagnostic test in which contrast material is inserted into the bladder through a catheter and x-rays taken as the patient urinates is abbreviated as a(n)
A)KUB
B)IVP
C)MRI
D)CT
E)VCUG

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The diagnostic test described is called a Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG). The contrast material is inserted through a catheter into the bladder and x-rays are taken as the patient urinates to visualize the flow of urine and detect any abnormalities or blockages in the urinary tract. The other options listed (KUB, IVP, MRI, CT) are different diagnostic tests that involve imaging of the urinary system but do not involve the insertion of contrast material into the bladder.

A Diagnostic Test in Which Contrast Material Is Inserted into the Bladder