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The V./Q. scan is considered more accurate than pulmonary angiography.
The V./Q. scan is considered more accurate than pulmonary angiography.
False
Arterial blood gas analysis is not required for diagnosing PE.
Arterial blood gas analysis is not required for diagnosing PE.
False
Chest x-ray findings are more reliable for diagnosing PE than MDCTA.
Chest x-ray findings are more reliable for diagnosing PE than MDCTA.
False
A specially trained team is not necessary for performing a V./Q. scan.
A specially trained team is not necessary for performing a V./Q. scan.
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ECG abnormalities are not associated with PE.
ECG abnormalities are not associated with PE.
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In a V./Q. scan, a catheter is threaded through the artery to inject dye into the lung.
In a V./Q. scan, a catheter is threaded through the artery to inject dye into the lung.
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MDCTA is less invasive than a V./Q. scan.
MDCTA is less invasive than a V./Q. scan.
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V./Q. scan evaluates the same regions of the lung for percentage of V./Q. in each area.
V./Q. scan evaluates the same regions of the lung for percentage of V./Q. in each area.
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The sensitivity of a V./Q. scan is lower than that of an MDCTA.
The sensitivity of a V./Q. scan is lower than that of an MDCTA.
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IV administration of a contrast agent is not required for a V./Q. scan.
IV administration of a contrast agent is not required for a V./Q. scan.
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What is the most frequent ECG abnormality associated with PE?
What is the most frequent ECG abnormality associated with PE?
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Which diagnostic method is considered the criterion standard for diagnosing PE?
Which diagnostic method is considered the criterion standard for diagnosing PE?
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What may an arterial blood gas analysis show in a patient with PE?
What may an arterial blood gas analysis show in a patient with PE?
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In what situation may arterial blood gas measurements be normal despite the presence of PE?
In what situation may arterial blood gas measurements be normal despite the presence of PE?
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What does the chest x-ray help in excluding when diagnosing PE?
What does the chest x-ray help in excluding when diagnosing PE?
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What is the advantage of MDCTA over other diagnostic methods for PE?
What is the advantage of MDCTA over other diagnostic methods for PE?
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Which diagnostic method allows for direct visualization of arterial obstruction under fluoroscopy?
Which diagnostic method allows for direct visualization of arterial obstruction under fluoroscopy?
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What would be seen on a chest x-ray that may suggest the presence of PE?
What would be seen on a chest x-ray that may suggest the presence of PE?
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Which ECG finding is typically NOT associated with PE?
Which ECG finding is typically NOT associated with PE?
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