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Nuclear Medicine the Requisites Review – Radiopharmaceuticals Exam

Nuclear medicine Radiopharmaceuticals

Nuclear Medicine the Requisites Review – Radiopharmaceuticals Exam

The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as: radiography 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation's ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical changes. ionizations 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ioniz...

TEST BANK for Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care 7th Edition by Adler. _HERE IS THE CHAPTER LIST Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care 7th Edition Adler Test .pdf Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Adler: Introd uction to Page : 9 Chapter 02: Professional Organizations Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Page : 13 Chapter 03: Educational Survival Skills Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imagi...

Static bone imaging is routinely performed how long after tracer administration to an adult: A)30min B)1hr C)2-3hr D)24hr - correct answer C)2-3hr. Static bone imaging performed with a labeled diphosphonate compound is routinely performed 2-3hr after tracer administration. Which of the following structures normally appear as areas of increased activity on the bone images of adults: A)anterior iliac crests B)glenoid fossa C)sternoclavicular joints D)all of the above - correct answer D)all ...

Nuclear Medicine Board review EXAM what agency is responsible for regulation of the purchase, receipt, use, and disposal of radioactive materials - CORRECT ANSWER U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) a state that accepts responsibility for the regulation of all radioactive materials - CORRECT ANSWER Agreement State Which facilities in agreement states are still regulated by the NRC? - CORRECT ANSWER Federal facilities (ex. VA hospitals and military installations) How is authorized ...

For what purpose are radiopharmaceuticals administered Answer Diagnose, treat and assess pathologies What is a kit? Answer Vial containing pharmaceuticals which, when combined with radionuclides, become radiopharmaceuticals Which NM imaging procedure is used to assess perfusion to the heart? Answer Myocardial perfusion scan (MPS) What does the term 'hot' mean with respect to radioactivity Answer High concentration of radioactivity / radioactive List the challenges associated with N...

99mTc MAA or 99mTc Labeled RBC - correct answer Radionuclide venography may be performed with... Dipyridamole - correct answer Stress testing agent that stays in the plasma for the greatest length of time. 10-15 after tracer admin - correct answer When is SPECT liver imaging with 99mTc sulfur colloid is performed Kidneys - correct answer Significantly increased serum bilirubin levels will most likely cause which of the following to be visualized on hepatobiliary images? 99mTc...

Nuclear Medicine-Exam 2 Two devices necessary to produce the radionuclides used in nuclear medicine: - ANS--particle accelerator (cyclotron) -nuclear reactor Radiopharmaceuticals obtained from a cyclotron: - ANS--Thalium 201 -Iodine 123 -Flourine 18 Radiopharmaceuticals obtained from a nuclear reactor: - ANS--molybdenum 99 (Tc 99 parent) Radionuclide most commonly utilized in nuclear medicine and its parent: - ANS--Technesium 99 (Tc 99m) (byproduct) -molybdenum 99 (99 MO) (parent) N...