Nuclear Medicine Imaging Exam 1 L5 Graded A+

Nuclear Medicine Imaging Exam 1
L5 Graded A+
How is color interpreted in nuclear imaging? - ANSWER-Intensity shown in shades of
gray (gray levels)

Black = No activity (zero counts)
White = Highest count level

Can also be displayed in false colors

Other than imaging, what can SPECT depict? - ANSWER-Biological activity can be
monitored
Blood Flow
Myocardial perfusion
Functional Brain Imaging (for alzheimers - blood flow in brain is closely associated with
brain metabolism)

PET makes 3D images with the help of: - ANSWER-CT x-ray scan

What are advantages of bone scans? - ANSWER-Very sensitive
Whole body evaluation
Low Radiation

What are advantages of nuclear medicine? - ANSWER-Functional
Very sensitive
Quantitative
Safe
Minimally invasive
Low radiation
Screening
follow-up

What are advantages of using PET & PET/CT imaging? - ANSWER-Sensitive
Better images
Whole body images

What are common nuclear medicine exams? - ANSWER-Bone Scan
KUB System (Kidney/Urinary/Bladder)
Lung Scan
Venography

What are different types of venography? - ANSWER-Color Doppler Ultrasound
Radionuclide venography
CT/MR venography