Which of the following diagnostic tests is a nuclear medicine procedure especially useful in identifying pulmonary emboli?

A) spirometry
B) polysomnography
C) pulmonary function test
D) ventilation-perfusion scan


D) ventilation-perfusion scan
A ventilation-perfusion scan is a nuclear medicine procedure useful in identifying
pulmonary emboli. Spirometry and the pulmonary function test are used to determine overall
lung function. Polysomnography is useful in identifying sleep apnea.

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