A client with many nonspecific complaints has been ordered a positron emission tomography (PET) scanning for evaluation of:
A) The pancreas response to an insulin injection
B) Tumors located on the endocrine glands
C) Bone density
D) Radioactivity of the thyroid gland
Ans: B
Feedback:
Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning is being used more widely for evaluation of endocrine tumors. PET scans do not calculate the pancreas response to insulin. A DEXA is used for diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis (bone density). Isotopic imaging includes radioactive scanning of the thyroid (using radioiodine) and parathyroids.
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