Radiopharmaceuticals Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Acquisition Types (6) Answer Dynamic Imaging Static Images Whole Body Imaging (WB) Cardiac Gated Imaging SPECT SPECT/CT How long can NM scans take? Answer between 60 seconds and 5 days How are radiopharmaceuticals administered? Answer Inhalation, oral ingestion or IV injection Diagnostic Imaging Answer Gamma rays used and detected externally to produce an image Therapeutic NM Answer Alpha + Beta particles used and absorbed by tissues for treatment Challenges of NM (6) Answer ...

NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD REVIEW NMTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2024 LATEST GUIDE GRADED A+. 2 / 13 1. According to NRC criteria, which of the following is a misadministration? a. Infiltration of an attempted intravenous injection b. Administration of 10 mCi I-131 instead of the prescribed 9 mCi c. Administration of 20 mCiTc-99m pertechnetate instead of the prescribed 10 mCi d. Administration of 15 mCiI-131 sodium iodide intravenously instead of orally as prescribed. e. Adm...

What regulatory agency has jurisdiction over the medical use of radiopharmaceuticals derived from "byproduct materials" in a VA (Veteran's Administration) federal hospital that is located within an Agreement State? - correct answer -NRC What type of radioactive materials (RAM) license would you expect to be issued at a large research/education hospital (i.e., involved in patient care, human and animal research, and medical education)? - correct answer -Specific license of broad scope ...

Static bone imaging is routinely performed how long after tracer administration to an adult: A)30min B)1hr C)2-3hr D)24hr - 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 - ANSWER D)all the above. On bone i...

Nuclear Medicine question and answers graded A+ 2023what is nuclear medicine - correct answer Nuclear medicine is the branch of diagnostic medical imaging that examines specific physiologic functions of an organ on the molecular level advantage of nuc medicine - correct answer the amounts of radioactive material are so small and the duration of the radioactivity so limited, it can provide a diagnosis without harm to non-targeted areas How are scans achieved? - correct answer Accomplished b...

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

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

According to NRC criteria, which of the following is a misadministration? a. Infiltration of an attempted intravenous injection b. Administration of 10 mCi I-131 instead of the prescribed 9 mCi c. Administration of 20 mCi Tc-99m pertechnetate instead of the prescribed 10 mCi d. Administration of 15 mCi I-131 sodium iodide intravenously instead of orally as prescribed. e. Administration of 5 mCi Tc-99m sulfur colloid to the wrong patient. Answer d. Administration of 15 mCi I-131 sodium iod...