Which of the following diagnostic tests is a nuclear medicine procedure especially useful in identifying pulmonary emboli (PE)?
a. spirometry
b. polysomnography
c. pulmonary function test
d. ventilation-perfusion scan
d
Explanation:
a. spirometry: not used to identify PE
b. polysomnography: not used to identify PE
c. pulmonary function test: not used to identify PE
d. ventilation-perfusion scan: correct
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