Which nuclear medicine scan requires the patient to take a capsule of contrast medium on the first day of the scan and then return 24 hours later for a second scan?

A. Liver scan
B. Brain scan
C. Thyroid uptake and scan
D. Bone scan
E. Kidney scan


Answer: C

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