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What is the purpose of septa in PET imaging?
What is the purpose of septa in PET imaging?
- To detect true coincidences
- To produce positron emitters
- To reduce random and scatter events from adjacent rings (correct)
- To label deoxyglucose
What is the half-life of the main positron emitter used in PET imaging?
What is the half-life of the main positron emitter used in PET imaging?
- 68 minutes
- 110 minutes (correct)
- 10 minutes
- 1 minute
What type of events can occur in PET imaging?
What type of events can occur in PET imaging?
- True, random, and scattered events (correct)
- Only random coincidences
- Only scattered events
- Only true coincidences
Why are PET images fused with CT or MRI images?
Why are PET images fused with CT or MRI images?
What is the purpose of detectors in PET imaging?
What is the purpose of detectors in PET imaging?
What is the purpose of radionuclide generator in PET imaging?
What is the purpose of radionuclide generator in PET imaging?
What type of information do gamma images provide?
What type of information do gamma images provide?
Which organs generally receive the highest doses after an intravenous injection?
Which organs generally receive the highest doses after an intravenous injection?
What is the unit of the effective dose?
What is the unit of the effective dose?
What is the purpose of the tissue-weighting factor (WT)?
What is the purpose of the tissue-weighting factor (WT)?
What is the typical effective dose of most nuclear medicine investigations?
What is the typical effective dose of most nuclear medicine investigations?
Which type of imaging delivers doses in the region of 5mSv?
Which type of imaging delivers doses in the region of 5mSv?
What is the effective dose (E) calculated from?
What is the effective dose (E) calculated from?
Why is the effective dose (E) calculated?
Why is the effective dose (E) calculated?
What is the purpose of imaging with 67Ga?
What is the purpose of imaging with 67Ga?
What is the typical activity of Technetium-99m diphosphonates for bone imaging?
What is the typical activity of Technetium-99m diphosphonates for bone imaging?
What is the effective dose of Lung ventilation imaging with Technetium-99m DTPA aerosol?
What is the effective dose of Lung ventilation imaging with Technetium-99m DTPA aerosol?
What is used to check the accuracy of the dose calibrator?
What is used to check the accuracy of the dose calibrator?
What is the purpose of placing the vial in the 'well' of a large re-entrant ionisation chamber?
What is the purpose of placing the vial in the 'well' of a large re-entrant ionisation chamber?
What is the effective dose of Heart imaging with Technetium-99m MIBI?
What is the effective dose of Heart imaging with Technetium-99m MIBI?
What is the typical activity of Gallium-67 citrate for infection imaging?
What is the typical activity of Gallium-67 citrate for infection imaging?
What should patients do to minimize their dose?
What should patients do to minimize their dose?
Why should female patients avoid conception for a certain period after administration of long-lived diagnostic radionuclides?
Why should female patients avoid conception for a certain period after administration of long-lived diagnostic radionuclides?
What advice should be given to male patients?
What advice should be given to male patients?
Why should certain examinations be avoided if a female patient is or may be pregnant?
Why should certain examinations be avoided if a female patient is or may be pregnant?
What should a breast-feeding mother do when undergoing a diagnostic examination?
What should a breast-feeding mother do when undergoing a diagnostic examination?
Why is it important to handle radionuclides carefully?
Why is it important to handle radionuclides carefully?
What should be controlled when handling radionuclides?
What should be controlled when handling radionuclides?
What is the purpose of using long-handled forceps in handling radionuclides?
What is the purpose of using long-handled forceps in handling radionuclides?
What is the purpose of a lead barrier in handling radionuclides?
What is the purpose of a lead barrier in handling radionuclides?
What is the purpose of tungsten or lead glass sleeves on syringes?
What is the purpose of tungsten or lead glass sleeves on syringes?
Why are syringes vented into swabs or closed containers?
Why are syringes vented into swabs or closed containers?
Why are waterproof surgical gloves worn when handling radionuclides?
Why are waterproof surgical gloves worn when handling radionuclides?
Why is it important to cover cuts and abrasions when handling radionuclides?
Why is it important to cover cuts and abrasions when handling radionuclides?
Why is it important to monitor hands and work surfaces for radioactive contamination?
Why is it important to monitor hands and work surfaces for radioactive contamination?
Why is it important to monitor the air in radiopharmacies?
Why is it important to monitor the air in radiopharmacies?
Why are staff monitored for internal contamination?
Why are staff monitored for internal contamination?
Why are swabs taken from the radiopharmacy workstation?
Why are swabs taken from the radiopharmacy workstation?
