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What happens when a positive beta particle combines with a negative beta particle?
What happens when a positive beta particle combines with a negative beta particle?
- They create a thermal reaction.
- They produce gamma photons with energy 511 keV. (correct)
- They produce alpha particles as a result of 'annihilation'.
- They form a new unstable isotope.
Why are all PET cameras considered hybrid PET/CT?
Why are all PET cameras considered hybrid PET/CT?
- For ease of transportation.
- To increase patient comfort.
- To enhance radionuclide therapy effectiveness.
- To provide both anatomical and functional information. (correct)
Which radiopharmaceutical is the most commonly used in Australia for PET imaging?
Which radiopharmaceutical is the most commonly used in Australia for PET imaging?
- 99mTc
- 99Mo
- ^131I
- 18F FDG (correct)
What is the main aim of radionuclide therapy in nuclear medicine?
What is the main aim of radionuclide therapy in nuclear medicine?
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Why is it important to consider blood glucose levels before administering 18F FDG?
Why is it important to consider blood glucose levels before administering 18F FDG?
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In what cases is 18F FDG particularly useful in nuclear medicine imaging?
In what cases is 18F FDG particularly useful in nuclear medicine imaging?
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Why are all radionuclides used in PET produced in a cyclotron?
Why are all radionuclides used in PET produced in a cyclotron?
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'Annihilation' in the context of nuclear medicine refers to:
'Annihilation' in the context of nuclear medicine refers to:
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'Radionuclide Therapy' primarily aims to:
'Radionuclide Therapy' primarily aims to:
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Why are all PET cameras considered 'rapidly expanding'?
Why are all PET cameras considered 'rapidly expanding'?
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