Marika Needs to Have a Neuroimaging Test That Will Track

question 72

Multiple Choice

Marika needs to have a neuroimaging test that will track the activity of her brain,but wants to use a radioactive tracer that is more easily obtained than those used for PET.Which of the following offers the best alternative based on Marika's needs?

• A)electroencephalography (EEG)
• B)computed tomography (CT)
• C)functional positron emission tomography (fPET)
• D)single photo emission computed tomography (SPECT)

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