Nuclear Medicine - Bone Exam 1 Solved
A dilated ureter on a bone scan is most likely to be seen in a patient with which type of
cancer? - ANSWER-prostate cancer
A nonosseous finding on a Tc-MDP scan that should raise a high level of suspicion for
malignancy is: - ANSWER-uptake in the hemithorax
A patient is entering the osseous phase of a routine three-phase bone scan. The
technologists should: - ANSWER-begin to take 2 to 3 hour delayed images
Accumulation of radionuclides in the bone is related to both the rate of production and
_______ - ANSWER-Vascularity
Cardiac uptake of Tc-MDP may be due to: - ANSWER-myocardial infarction
Compared with a LEAP collimator, a LEHR collimator will have what effect on bone
scanning? - ANSWER-increased resolution
Concerning bone metastases, breast metastases are usually osteoblastic and osteolytic
(true or false) - ANSWER-true
Concerning patient motion while a bone scan is being acquired, which of the following
statements are true? - ANSWER-in most instances, the artifact is easily recognized
Equal time-imaging for bone scanning refers to the technique in which: - ANSWER-one
area is imaged for preset counts with the time recorded and all subsequent images are
taken for that same time interval
For an adult undergoing a bone scan, what is the appropriate dose for Tc-MDP? -
ANSWER-740 MBq
For flow study, what is an appropriate framing rate? - ANSWER-2 to 5 sec/frame
For lytic lesions to be seen radiographically, the loss of mineral content of the bone
must be approximately: - ANSWER-50%
Free Tc-pertechnetate in the Tc-MDP preparation can lead to visualization of the ____
on 3 hour delayed images - ANSWER-stomach
Generalized failure of the bones to accumulate Tc-MDP is most likely caused by: -
ANSWER-diphosphonate therapy
How much liquid should a patient be instructed to drink during the delay period of a
bone scan? - ANSWER-4 to 6 glasses
A dilated ureter on a bone scan is most likely to be seen in a patient with which type of
cancer? - ANSWER-prostate cancer
A nonosseous finding on a Tc-MDP scan that should raise a high level of suspicion for
malignancy is: - ANSWER-uptake in the hemithorax
A patient is entering the osseous phase of a routine three-phase bone scan. The
technologists should: - ANSWER-begin to take 2 to 3 hour delayed images
Accumulation of radionuclides in the bone is related to both the rate of production and
_______ - ANSWER-Vascularity
Cardiac uptake of Tc-MDP may be due to: - ANSWER-myocardial infarction
Compared with a LEAP collimator, a LEHR collimator will have what effect on bone
scanning? - ANSWER-increased resolution
Concerning bone metastases, breast metastases are usually osteoblastic and osteolytic
(true or false) - ANSWER-true
Concerning patient motion while a bone scan is being acquired, which of the following
statements are true? - ANSWER-in most instances, the artifact is easily recognized
Equal time-imaging for bone scanning refers to the technique in which: - ANSWER-one
area is imaged for preset counts with the time recorded and all subsequent images are
taken for that same time interval
For an adult undergoing a bone scan, what is the appropriate dose for Tc-MDP? -
ANSWER-740 MBq
For flow study, what is an appropriate framing rate? - ANSWER-2 to 5 sec/frame
For lytic lesions to be seen radiographically, the loss of mineral content of the bone
must be approximately: - ANSWER-50%
Free Tc-pertechnetate in the Tc-MDP preparation can lead to visualization of the ____
on 3 hour delayed images - ANSWER-stomach
Generalized failure of the bones to accumulate Tc-MDP is most likely caused by: -
ANSWER-diphosphonate therapy
How much liquid should a patient be instructed to drink during the delay period of a
bone scan? - ANSWER-4 to 6 glasses
