A Radionuclide Bone Scan or Bone Scintigraphy Is Used To

question 34

Multiple Choice

A radionuclide bone scan or bone scintigraphy is used to:

• A) Sample for pathogens or chromosome abnormality
• B) Obtain a piece of bone containing intact marrow to identify abnormalities
• C) Evaluate the response to cancer treatment
• D) Determine the relative density of the tissues
• E) Detect bone cancer when x-rays do not show abnormalities

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