Because the Radioisotope Used in a PET Scan Is Short-Lived,the

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Multiple Choice

Because the radioisotope used in a PET scan is short-lived,the amount of radiation exposure the patient receives is:

• A)equal to two chest X-rays.
• B)equal to a SPECT scan.
• C)equal to that of an MRI scan.
• D)equal to that emitted by BAER.

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