10 Questions
Which type of isotopes are required for producing a three-dimensional image of functional processes in the body?
Positron-emitting isotopes
What is the most commonly used biologically active molecule for Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
2-deoxy-2-18Ffluoro-β-D-glucose
What should be avoided prior to imaging to prevent a considerable increase in radiotracer uptake by various tissues?
Strenuous exercises
Which of the following factors can affect brain function and should be avoided within 24 hours of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) procedure?
Caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco
What dietary recommendation is given 24 hours before a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan?
Low-carbohydrate, no-sugar diet
What is the half-life of Fluorine-18, which is commonly used in radiolabelling biomolecules for PET?
109.8 minutes
Which condition can prevent the ability to lie still during a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan?
Neurological or psychiatric conditions
What is the main route of administration for biomolecules used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
Intravenous route
"2-deoxy-2-18Ffluoro-β-D-glucose (18F-FDG)" is an analogue of which molecule?
Glucose
"Anxiety, which affects brain function", is described as excessive when it interferes with what procedure?
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Learn about the pathophysiology of Contrast Medium-Induced Nephropathy, including the proposed pathways such as reduction in renal perfusion, direct toxicity to tubular cells, and endogenous biochemical disturbances. Explore the predisposing factors and mechanisms believed to be involved in this condition.
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