Introduction to Nuclear Medicine questions with correct answers

What is nuclear medicine? Answer Branch of radiology that uses radioactive materials for diagnosis, therapy & medical research. Provides doctors w/ information on both structure & function. Isotope Answer Element w/ same # of protons, but different # of neutrons. How are radioactive materials detected? Answer By gamma cameras. What are radioactive materials used for? Answer To diagnose and treat a variety of diseases & disorders. The amount of radiation is comparable to? Answer A diagnostic x-ray & the amount is kept w/in safe limits. Radiopharmaceuticals Answer A radiation drug. Radioactive drug for diagnosis or therapy. Radionuclide Answer Unstable atoms that emit radiation spontaneously. Radiopharmacy Answer Facility for preparation,dispensing & storage of radioactive drugs.