When a Patient Is Administered ^99mTc-Pertechnetate for a Thyroid Scan

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a patient is administered ^99mTc-pertechnetate for a thyroid scan, the technologist should take the static images

• A)immediately upon injection.
• B)5 to 10 minutes after injection.
• C)15 to 20 minutes after injection.
• D)30 minutes after injection.

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