General Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmaceuticals Quiz

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What happens when a positive beta particle combines with a negative beta particle?

They produce gamma photons with energy 511 keV.

Why are all PET cameras considered hybrid PET/CT?

To provide both anatomical and functional information.

Which radiopharmaceutical is the most commonly used in Australia for PET imaging?

18F FDG

What is the main aim of radionuclide therapy in nuclear medicine?

<p>To impart lethal damage to tumor cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider blood glucose levels before administering 18F FDG?

<p>To ensure accurate imaging results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what cases is 18F FDG particularly useful in nuclear medicine imaging?

<p>Certain cancers like lung, breast, and melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are all radionuclides used in PET produced in a cyclotron?

<p>To ensure a continuous supply of short-lived isotopes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Annihilation' in the context of nuclear medicine refers to:

<p>A process where a particle meets its antiparticle resulting in energy release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Radionuclide Therapy' primarily aims to:

<p>Impart lethal damage to tumor cells while minimizing side effects to normal tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are all PET cameras considered 'rapidly expanding'?

<p>Because of their increasing use in diagnostic imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

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