PET/CT FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIEDPET/CT FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Once injected with F-18 FDG, an oncology PET/CT patient should be instructed to:
A. rest in the uptake area and refrain from talking during the uptake period
B. void and be positioned for scan
...
PET/CT FINAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Once injected with F-18 FDG, an oncology PET/CT patient should be instructed to:
A. rest in the uptake area and refrain from talking during the uptake period
B. void and be positioned for scan
C. have their blood glucose level evaluated again at 45-60 minutes post injection
D. may leave but is asked to return to department in 1 hour - ANSWER-A
True or False: The fasting blood sugar of the oncology F-18 FDG PET/CT patient
should ideally be less than 150 mg/dL and no higher than 200 mg/dL for an optimal
scan. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following will cause increased muscular uptake on an F-18 FDG scan?
A. anxiety during uptake period
B. chewing gum prior to or during uptake period
C. physical activity within 24 hours of scan
D. texting during uptake period
E. c and d above
F. all of the above - ANSWER-F
What is the purpose of patient hydration prior to and following administration of F-18-
FDG?
a. to decrease soft tissue uptake
b. to dectease target to background ratio
c. to decrease bladder exposure
d. to decrease possible artifact on scan - ANSWER-C
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NursingTutor1. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
