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[Show more]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 material...
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Add to cartWhat 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 material...
Gas Ventilation Answer Xe 133, 81 KeV, 5.3 half life; reactor produced 
dose: 10-20 mCi 
imaging: posterior position 
negative pressure room required 
uses activated charcoal trap to accumulate the exhaled xenon gas until decayed to background 
single breath: during inhalation 
wash in / equilibrium...
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Add to cartGas Ventilation Answer Xe 133, 81 KeV, 5.3 half life; reactor produced 
dose: 10-20 mCi 
imaging: posterior position 
negative pressure room required 
uses activated charcoal trap to accumulate the exhaled xenon gas until decayed to background 
single breath: during inhalation 
wash in / equilibrium...
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 
 
Kidney...
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Add to cart99mTc 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 
 
Kidney...
Historical Development Answer 1803- John Dalton 
Considered the father of the modern theory of atoms and molecules 
 
1895- Wilhelm Roentgen 
Discovered x-ray 
 
1896- Henri Becquerel 
Discovered naturally occurring radioactive substances 
 
1898- Marie Curie 
Discovered two new elements in the ura...
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Add to cartHistorical Development Answer 1803- John Dalton 
Considered the father of the modern theory of atoms and molecules 
 
1895- Wilhelm Roentgen 
Discovered x-ray 
 
1896- Henri Becquerel 
Discovered naturally occurring radioactive substances 
 
1898- Marie Curie 
Discovered two new elements in the ura...
Nuclear medicine determines the cause of a medical problem based on the ______________ function of organs or tissues. Answer physiologic 
 
Radiotracers undergo ____________ decay to produce gamma ray emissions that allow for the detection of the tracer's presence. Answer radioactive 
 
Used to tra...
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Add to cartNuclear medicine determines the cause of a medical problem based on the ______________ function of organs or tissues. Answer physiologic 
 
Radiotracers undergo ____________ decay to produce gamma ray emissions that allow for the detection of the tracer's presence. Answer radioactive 
 
Used to tra...
Nuclear medicine provides information to help diagnose a patient by demonstrating ___ of organs, systems, and tissues; unlike ___ visualization as with Radiography Answer function 
structure 
 
use of ___ to: 
 
___ patients 
treat some ___ 
provide medical research Answer radiopharmaceuticals 
 
di...
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Add to cartNuclear medicine provides information to help diagnose a patient by demonstrating ___ of organs, systems, and tissues; unlike ___ visualization as with Radiography Answer function 
structure 
 
use of ___ to: 
 
___ patients 
treat some ___ 
provide medical research Answer radiopharmaceuticals 
 
di...
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...
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Add to cartStatic 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...
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? A...
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Add to cartFor 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? A...
here are two points A and B. The distance between them is 30mm. Between both point are three pixels. What is the length of every single pixel? 
a.1 mm 
b.5 mm 
c.10 mm 
d.30 mm 
c 
Functional SPECT or PET of CNS can be used in the imaging of: 
a) Cerebral blood flow 
b) Brain regional metabolism 
c)...
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Add to carthere are two points A and B. The distance between them is 30mm. Between both point are three pixels. What is the length of every single pixel? 
a.1 mm 
b.5 mm 
c.10 mm 
d.30 mm 
c 
Functional SPECT or PET of CNS can be used in the imaging of: 
a) Cerebral blood flow 
b) Brain regional metabolism 
c)...
In which RP is 99mTc left in the valance state of +7? 
 
a. SC 
b. MAA 
c. MAG 3 
d. Sestamibi Answer a. SC 
 
A technologist receives a request for a patient to receive 153Sm for palliation of pain from bone metastases. The patient has a leukocyte count of 3,500 and 40,000 platelets. What should ha...
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Add to cartIn which RP is 99mTc left in the valance state of +7? 
 
a. SC 
b. MAA 
c. MAG 3 
d. Sestamibi Answer a. SC 
 
A technologist receives a request for a patient to receive 153Sm for palliation of pain from bone metastases. The patient has a leukocyte count of 3,500 and 40,000 platelets. What should ha...
one advantage of the in vivo method of Tc99m red cell tagging is that: Answer no manipulation of blood samples outside the body is required 
 
boiling a Tc99m sulfur colloid preparation for too long will result in colloidal particles that are: Answer too large 
 
Which of the following components in...
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Add to cartone advantage of the in vivo method of Tc99m red cell tagging is that: Answer no manipulation of blood samples outside the body is required 
 
boiling a Tc99m sulfur colloid preparation for too long will result in colloidal particles that are: Answer too large 
 
Which of the following components in...
Molecular imaging follows the path of? Answer certain drugs or pharmaceuticals given to the patient w/ external detectors to evaluate a variety of cellular & molecular processes w/in the body. 
 
The information obtained from these studies can be very helpful in deciding? Answer the best treatment f...
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Add to cartMolecular imaging follows the path of? Answer certain drugs or pharmaceuticals given to the patient w/ external detectors to evaluate a variety of cellular & molecular processes w/in the body. 
 
The information obtained from these studies can be very helpful in deciding? Answer the best treatment f...
Before tracer administration, all of the following preparations are required for a 27- year- old woman referred for total-body bone imaging except Answer removing attenuating materials from the patient 
 
Which of the following structures normally appear as areas of increase activity on the bone ima...
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Add to cartBefore tracer administration, all of the following preparations are required for a 27- year- old woman referred for total-body bone imaging except Answer removing attenuating materials from the patient 
 
Which of the following structures normally appear as areas of increase activity on the bone ima...
This data is reconstructed by a computer in several formats including transaxial, sagittal, coronal, planar and 3D representation Answer Image data 
 
Fusion imaging is also referred to as Answer Image fusion or Coregistration 
 
The disadvantage of using low radiopharmaceutical levels in static ima...
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Add to cartThis data is reconstructed by a computer in several formats including transaxial, sagittal, coronal, planar and 3D representation Answer Image data 
 
Fusion imaging is also referred to as Answer Image fusion or Coregistration 
 
The disadvantage of using low radiopharmaceutical levels in static ima...
What are three methods to produce artificial radionuclides for nuclear medicine? Answer - irradiation of stable nuclides in a reactor (reactor produced) 
- irradiation of stable nuclides in an accelerator or cyclotron (accelerator or cyclotron produced) 
- fission (splitting of nucleus) of heavier n...
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Add to cartWhat are three methods to produce artificial radionuclides for nuclear medicine? Answer - irradiation of stable nuclides in a reactor (reactor produced) 
- irradiation of stable nuclides in an accelerator or cyclotron (accelerator or cyclotron produced) 
- fission (splitting of nucleus) of heavier n...
The scintillation crystal in an Anger camera is Answer sodium iodide 
 
For nuclear medicine personnel, the greatest source of occupational exposure to radiation comes from the Answer injected patien 
 
The radionuclide emission used for most all nuclear diagnostic studies is Answer gamma photons 
 ...
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Add to cartThe scintillation crystal in an Anger camera is Answer sodium iodide 
 
For nuclear medicine personnel, the greatest source of occupational exposure to radiation comes from the Answer injected patien 
 
The radionuclide emission used for most all nuclear diagnostic studies is Answer gamma photons 
 ...
What frequency of sound waves are used in US? Answer 1-20 Mhz 
 
Role of sonographer Answer - records representative images 
- make independent decisions on course of exam 
- record findings and submit to radiologist 
 
Advantages of US Answer - No radiation 
- Mobile equipment 
- fast and cost-effe...
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Add to cartWhat frequency of sound waves are used in US? Answer 1-20 Mhz 
 
Role of sonographer Answer - records representative images 
- make independent decisions on course of exam 
- record findings and submit to radiologist 
 
Advantages of US Answer - No radiation 
- Mobile equipment 
- fast and cost-effe...
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? A...
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Add to cartFor 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? A...
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 
 
Diagnost...
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Add to cartAcquisition 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 
 
Diagnost...
How is the room prepared before the patient arrives? Answer - room must be clean 
- coupling gel warmed 
- patient ID entered on system 
- request form read and approved 
 
how is the patient prepared for the exam on their arrival? Answer - change into gown or clothes removed from ASIS to lower ches...
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Add to cartHow is the room prepared before the patient arrives? Answer - room must be clean 
- coupling gel warmed 
- patient ID entered on system 
- request form read and approved 
 
how is the patient prepared for the exam on their arrival? Answer - change into gown or clothes removed from ASIS to lower ches...
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