A Thyroid Scan Consists Of

question 36

Multiple Choice

A thyroid scan consists of:

• A) A CT image of the thyroid gland
• B) Radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream
• C) Ultrasound imaging of the neck
• D) Skull x-ray imaging of the brain
• E) Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

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