Questions and Answers
What is the main difference between nuclear imaging and traditional radiology?
Nuclear imaging captures radiation from within the body, while traditional radiology captures external radiation.
Which of the following is a common imaging modality in nuclear medicine?
SPECT
How are radiopharmaceuticals generally administered for diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging?
Orally
What is the 3D tomographic technique commonly used in nuclear medicine imaging?
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What does scintigraphy ('scint') involve in nuclear medicine imaging?
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Study Notes
Nuclear Imaging vs Traditional Radiology
- Nuclear imaging focuses on functional and molecular processes, whereas traditional radiology focuses on anatomical structures.
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Modalities
- Common imaging modalities in nuclear medicine include Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Bone Scintigraphy.
Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals
- Radiopharmaceuticals are generally administered intravenously, orally, or via inhalation for diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging.
3D Tomographic Techniques
- The 3D tomographic technique commonly used in nuclear medicine imaging is Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT).
Scintigraphy in Nuclear Medicine
- Scintigraphy ('scint') involves the use of radiopharmaceuticals to produce two-dimensional images of the distribution of the radiopharmaceutical in the body, allowing for the visualization of internal organs and structures.
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