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CONTENT
◉mammogram is what type of scan. Answer: x-ray
◉What is a DEXA scan used for?. Answer: Diagnosing osteoporosis
◉How does a DEXA scan work?. Answer: It uses X-rays to measure
bone density
◉Who should undergo routine screening with DEXA scans?. Answer:
Menopausal women, every 2 years
◉What is a nuclear scan also known as?. Answer: Bone scan and
thyroid scan (scintigraphy)
◉What can a nuclear scan detect?. Answer: Cancer stage, GI bleed,
embolism, brain scan, thyroid nodules, testicular swelling, and heart
function
◉What is commonly used in nuclear scans?. Answer: Technetium
, ◉Who is it contraindicated for to undergo a nuclear scan?. Answer:
Pregnant and nursing individuals
◉What precautions should be taken after a nuclear scan?. Answer:
Use toilet and flush many times after use, clean up spilled urine, and
wash soiled linen alone
◉Renal scan is what type of test. Answer: nuclear
◉What does MRI stand for?. Answer: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
◉Why is MRI considered better than CT scans?. Answer: MRI
provides many image angles and natural blood vessel contrast.
◉What are some contraindications for undergoing an MRI?. Answer:
Extreme obesity, claustrophobia, agitation, and presence of metal
objects.
◉What precaution should be taken before an MRI scan?. Answer:
Remove patches and metal objects.
◉diabetes lab tests example. Answer: fasting glucose, HbA1c, GTT,
random glucose , C-peptide
CONTENT
◉mammogram is what type of scan. Answer: x-ray
◉What is a DEXA scan used for?. Answer: Diagnosing osteoporosis
◉How does a DEXA scan work?. Answer: It uses X-rays to measure
bone density
◉Who should undergo routine screening with DEXA scans?. Answer:
Menopausal women, every 2 years
◉What is a nuclear scan also known as?. Answer: Bone scan and
thyroid scan (scintigraphy)
◉What can a nuclear scan detect?. Answer: Cancer stage, GI bleed,
embolism, brain scan, thyroid nodules, testicular swelling, and heart
function
◉What is commonly used in nuclear scans?. Answer: Technetium
, ◉Who is it contraindicated for to undergo a nuclear scan?. Answer:
Pregnant and nursing individuals
◉What precautions should be taken after a nuclear scan?. Answer:
Use toilet and flush many times after use, clean up spilled urine, and
wash soiled linen alone
◉Renal scan is what type of test. Answer: nuclear
◉What does MRI stand for?. Answer: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
◉Why is MRI considered better than CT scans?. Answer: MRI
provides many image angles and natural blood vessel contrast.
◉What are some contraindications for undergoing an MRI?. Answer:
Extreme obesity, claustrophobia, agitation, and presence of metal
objects.
◉What precaution should be taken before an MRI scan?. Answer:
Remove patches and metal objects.
◉diabetes lab tests example. Answer: fasting glucose, HbA1c, GTT,
random glucose , C-peptide
