Nuclear Medicine Technology : Review Questions for the Board Examinations

by Ramer, Karen; Alavi, Abass

• ISBN13: 9783540253747
• ISBN10: 3540253742
• eBook ISBN(s): 9783540278474
• Additional ISBN(s): 9783540432715
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
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Summary

This book prepares students and technologists for registry examinations in nuclear medicine technology by providing practice questions and answers and a mock registry exam. The questions test both subject comprehension of material and practical applications. The topics covered closely follow the content specifications for the exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and the components of preparedness published by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Figure-related questions, similar to those on current registry examinations, are provided. Also included are up-to-date questions and answers regarding NRC regulations.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(2)
Radioactivity, Radiopharmacy, and Quality Assurance	3	(17)
Radiation Safety	20	(11)
Instrumentation and Quality Assurance	31	(16)
Image Presentation and Computers	47	(5)
Skeletal System Scintigraphy	52	(10)
Central Nervous System Scintigraphy	62	(7)
Cardiovascular System Scintigraphy	69	(17)
Respiratory System Scintigraphy	86	(10)
Gastrointestinal Tract Scintigraphy	96	(10)
Genitourinary System Scintigraphy	106	(11)
Neoplasm and Infection Scintigraphy	117	(9)
Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Salivary Gland Scintigraphy	126	(10)
Non-Imaging Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy	136	(10)
Patient Care	146	(6)
Mock Examination	152	(23)
Appendix: Answers to Questions	175