Which of the following procedures requires the injection of a small amount of radioactive isotope that is localized in brain tissue?
a. positron emission tomography (PET)
b. computerized tomography (CT)
c. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
d. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
A
Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning techniques are not fundamentally different from those used in CT scanning. However, one important addition is that the PET scan requires the injection of a small amount of radioactive isotope that is localized in brain tissue. The PET scan allows the location of that isotope to be traced while a subject performs certain tasks.
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a. encouraging minority women and men to enter nursing. b. establishing associate degree nursing programs. c. fighting for improved wages and recognition for nurses. d. paving the way for the military to use trained nurses.
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