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

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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a screening test that uses small doses of X-rays to measure bone mineral density, helping to diagnose osteoporosis and assess fracture risk.

Which Screening Test, Often Called Bone Densitometry, Uses Small Doses