A Pulmonary Angiogram Is Usually Ordered

question 18

Multiple Choice

A pulmonary angiogram is usually ordered:

• A) as the first test to identify a pulmonary embolism.
• B) when other tests for a pulmonary embolism are inconclusive.
• C) in conjunction with a magnetic resonance image to identify a pulmonary embolism.
• D) in conjunction with an extremity venogram to identify a pulmonary embolism.

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanism

Unconscious maneuvers used to defend a person against the discomfort brought on by objectionable feelings or notions.

Regression

A statistical method used for estimating the relationships among variables.

Adult

An individual who has achieved full physical and psychological maturity.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological tactics employed subconsciously by different entities to deal with real-world scenarios and preserve their self-perception.