Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning of the Chest Would Be LEAST

question 3

Multiple Choice

Computed tomography (CT) scanning of the chest would be LEAST useful for which of the following?

• A)to evaluate the large vessels of the mediastinum
• B)to evaluate the pleura
• C)to evaluate lung masses
• D)to evaluate patients with asthma

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