BONE SCANNING Flashcards
1
Q
radionuclide imaging does not equal?
A
bone scanning
2
Q
bone scanning equals?
A
increased vascularity
3
Q
in bone scans, sensitivity is greater than?
except?
A
specificity
RSD
4
Q
What are the general indications of bone scanning?
A
bone pain with normal x-rays
infection
small bony lesions
diagnose OM before its evident on plain film
5
Q
Which of the following is NOT a reason to use Bone scanning?
A
Rheumatologic screening (MRI is better)
6
Q
Bone scanning – OK in adults because?
A
marrow is yellow, whereas its red in kids
7
Q
The ideal bone scan agent has?
A
high bone/soft tissue uptake rations
