Asked by Samantha Boulden on May 27, 2024
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Which screening test, often called bone densitometry, uses small doses of X-rays to determine the mineral density of a patient's bones?
A) Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
B) Radiation
C) Nuclear ventriculography
D) SPECT
E) MUGA scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
A method used to assess bone mineral density and body composition by using two different X-ray beams at varying energy levels.
Bone Densitometry
A diagnostic test, often referred to as a DEXA scan, that measures the density and mineral content of bones to assess osteoporosis risk.
Mineral Density
A measure of the concentration of minerals (mainly calcium and phosphorus) in a specific volume of bone, indicating its strength and health.
- Recognize the particular diagnostic and therapeutic processes in radiology, encompassing their objectives and methods.
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- Recognize the particular diagnostic and therapeutic processes in radiology, encompassing their objectives and methods.
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