Question

question 48
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

Explanation:

Spirometry measures lung - volume and airflow. Polysomnography is for sleep - disorder diagnosis. Pulmonary function tests assess overall lung function. A ventilation - perfusion scan is a nuclear medicine procedure that helps identify pulmonary emboli by comparing air flow (ventilation) and blood flow (perfusion) in the lungs.

Answer:

D. ventilation - perfusion scan