Gated Radionuclide Angiography (RNA) Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of gated radionuclide angiography (RNA)?

  • To evaluate liver function
  • To measure left ventricular ejection fraction and evaluate left ventricular regional wall motion (correct)
  • To visualize coronary arteries
  • To diagnose cardiac valve diseases
  • What is required to label the blood for RNA?

  • 123I-labeled serum proteins
  • 18F-labeled platelets
  • 99mTc-labeled red blood cells (correct)
  • 99mTc-labeled white blood cells
  • How many frames are typically used in a gated acquisition?

  • 24-30 frames
  • 32-40 frames
  • 8-10 frames
  • 16-20 frames (correct)
  • What resets the gate during a gated acquisition?

    <p>The R-wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does the scanning process typically take?

    <p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the pediatric dose of 99mTc-Iabeled red blood cells adjusted?

    <p>According to the patient's weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of thallium-201 myocardial perfusion study?

    <p>To diagnose coronary artery disease with high sensitivity and specificity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of the injected dose of 201-TI that is taken up by the myocardium at rest?

    <p>1-2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a first-pass flow study with 99mTc sestamibi?

    <p>To evaluate heart function and ejection fraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 99mTc sestamibi used in place of 201-TI in obese patients?

    <p>So that a higher dose may be administered for clearer imaging results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum dose recommended for pediatric patients for a 201-TI study?

    <p>300 mCi (11.1 MBq)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the adult dose for a stress study with 201-TI?

    <p>3 mCi (111 MBq)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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