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What is the main difference between nuclear imaging and traditional radiology?

Nuclear imaging emphasizes on imaging anatomy, while traditional radiology focuses on function.
Nuclear imaging is primarily used for oral intake, while traditional radiology uses inhalation.
Nuclear imaging uses X-ray generators, while traditional radiology uses gamma cameras.
Nuclear imaging captures radiation from within the body, while traditional radiology captures external radiation. (correct)

Which of the following is a common imaging modality in nuclear medicine?

CT scan
SPECT (correct)
MRI
Ultrasound

How are radiopharmaceuticals generally administered for diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging?

Orally (correct)
By injection into muscles
By inhalation
Topically

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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What's the difference between nuclear imaging and traditional radiology?

Nuclear imaging uses radiation emitted from inside the body, while traditional radiology uses external radiation sources.

Common nuclear medicine imaging modality?

SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, is a key technique in nuclear medicine imaging.

How are radiopharmaceuticals administered?

Radiopharmaceuticals are typically administered orally in diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging.

What's the 3D tomographic technique used in nuclear medicine?

SPECT is a 3D tomographic technique commonly used in nuclear medicine imaging. It creates detailed images by capturing multiple projections of the internal radiation.

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What is scintigraphy?

Scintigraphy involves capturing images using radiation from within the body and creating 2D images of the radiopharmaceutical distribution.

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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.