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Which radiopharmaceutical is used for tagging RBCs in the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
Which radiopharmaceutical is used for tagging RBCs in the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
- Tc-99m pyrophosphates (correct)
- Technetium-99
- Tc-99m pertechnetate
- Iodine-131
What is the recommended action for the patient before beginning the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
What is the recommended action for the patient before beginning the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
- Administer thyroid blocking agents
- Instruct patient to void before imaging
- Instruct the patient to empty the bowel and bladder (correct)
- Patient is to be fasting for 30 minutes
What is the recommended fasting period for a patient preparing for a Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
What is the recommended fasting period for a patient preparing for a Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
- 6-8 hours
- 12-24 hours
- 4-12 hours (correct)
- 2-6 hours
What is the recommended field of view for the imaging technique in Meckel's diverticulum study?
What is the recommended field of view for the imaging technique in Meckel's diverticulum study?
What is the recommended technique for the flow phase in Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
What is the recommended technique for the flow phase in Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
What is the recommended fasting period for a patient preparing for a Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
What is the recommended fasting period for a patient preparing for a Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
What is the recommended technique for the flow phase in Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
What is the recommended technique for the flow phase in Meckel's diverticulum imaging study?
What is the recommended field of view for the imaging technique in Meckel's diverticulum study?
What is the recommended field of view for the imaging technique in Meckel's diverticulum study?
What is the recommended radiopharmaceutical used for tagging RBCs in the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
What is the recommended radiopharmaceutical used for tagging RBCs in the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
What is the recommended action for the patient before beginning the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
What is the recommended action for the patient before beginning the gastrointestinal bleeding study?
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Study Notes
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Study
- In-111 oxyquinoline is used for tagging RBCs (Red Blood Cells) in the gastrointestinal bleeding study.
Patient Preparation
- The patient should be NPO ( Nil Per Os) for 2 hours before beginning the gastrointestinal bleeding study.
Meckel's Diverticulum Imaging Study
- The recommended fasting period for a patient preparing for a Meckel's diverticulum imaging study is 4-6 hours.
- The recommended field of view for the imaging technique in Meckel's diverticulum study is abdomen and pelvis.
- The recommended technique for the flow phase in Meckel's diverticulum imaging study is dynamic imaging.
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