Nuclear Medicine – Instrumentation Board Review 2025/2026 | 180+ Questions with Answers | Collimators, Dose Calibrator QC, Radiation Limits – Radiology

This in-depth and up-to-date review document is designed specifically for students and professionals preparing for the Nuclear Medicine Board Certification Exam 2025/2026, with a strong focus on instrumentation, quality control, and radiation safety. It includes 180+ expertly written questions with 100% verified answers, covering key concepts and clinical applications required for board exam success and daily practice in nuclear medicine. The content is organized by topic and includes detailed answers on: – Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Applications: Tc-99m labeled agents (e.g., MAG3, MDP, DTPA, ECD, sulfur colloid), I-131, In-111, Ga-67, Tl-201, F-18 FDG, and Xe-133, matched with clinical indications (renal, brain, thyroid, cardiac, GI, hepatobiliary, lymphoscintigraphy) – Collimator Physics: parallel-hole, pinhole, diverging, and converging collimators—performance, resolution, sensitivity, and clinical use – Gamma Camera QC: intrinsic/extrinsic uniformity, spatial resolution, linearity, peaking, energy resolution, and daily/weekly/annual quality control protocols – SPECT Quality Assurance: center of rotation, gantry alignment, detector checks – Dose Calibrator Testing: principles of operation, constancy, linearity, geometry, and accuracy tests, including test frequency and acceptable error margins – Radiation Safety and Limits: NRC classifications (radiation area, high/very high radiation area), dose limits for public, workers, and pregnancy, exposure thresholds, and fetal risk timelines – Diagnostic Reportable Events and NRC Regulations: misadministration protocols, documentation, and regulatory compliance This board review guide is structured to maximize retention, simulate exam scenarios, and reinforce critical safety and instrumentation knowledge. It is an essential tool for certification preparation and clinical competency in nuclear medicine technology. This resource is especially beneficial for students in: – Nuclear Medicine Technology programs – Radiologic Sciences with a focus on instrumentation or safety – PET/CT, SPECT/CT certification training – Advanced Diagnostic Imaging courses Applicable across U.S. universities, radiology departments, and accredited nuclear medicine education programs, this document bridges theory with practical instrumentation mastery. Keywords: nuclear medicine instrumentation, dose calibrator QC, gamma camera QC, collimators, Tc99m applications, NRC radiation limits, SPECT quality control, radiopharmaceutical imaging, radiation safety, board exam review