An abbreviation for the diagnostic imaging test which incorporates two nuclear scan tests to measure air flow and circulation and which is used most often to help diagnose or rule out a PE is
A)PFM.
B)PSG.
C)VQ scan.
D)RML.

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The VQ scan (ventilation-perfusion scan) incorporates both a ventilation scan to measure air flow and a perfusion scan to measure circulation, and is commonly used to help diagnose or rule out a pulmonary embolism (PE). PFM (peak flow meter) is a tool used to measure air flow in the lungs for monitoring asthma, PSG (polysomnography) is a sleep study, and RML is not a known abbreviation for a diagnostic imaging test.

An Abbreviation for the Diagnostic Imaging Test Which Incorporates Two