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Once injected with F-18 FDG, an oncology PET/CT patient should be instructed to:
A. rest in the uptake area and refrain from talking during the uptake period
B. void and be positioned for scan
C. have their blood glucose level evaluated again at 45-60 minutes post injection
D. may leave but is asked to return to department in 1 hour - ANSWER-A
True or False: The fasting blood sugar of the oncology F-18 FDG PET/CT patient
should ideally be less than 150 mg/dL and no higher than 200 mg/dL for an optimal
scan. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following will cause increased muscular uptake on an F-18 FDG scan?
A. anxiety during uptake period
B. chewing gum prior to or during uptake period
C. physical activity within 24 hours of scan
D. texting during uptake period
E. c and d above
F. all of the above - ANSWER-F
What is the purpose of patient hydration prior to and following administration of F-18-
FDG?
a. to decrease soft tissue uptake
b. to dectease target to background ratio
c. to decrease bladder exposure
d. to decrease possible artifact on scan - ANSWER-C