This book prepares students and technologists for registry examinations in nuclear medicine technology by providing practice questions and answers with detailed explanations, as well as a mock registry exam. The questions are designed to test the basic knowledge required of nuclear medicine technologists, as well as the practical application of that knowledge. The topics covered closelyfollow the content specifications for the exam given by the American Registryof Radiologic Technologist and the components of preparedness published by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. This third edition includesa new chapter on positron emission tomography. The only comprehensive guide for exam preparation on the market Providing a mock registry exam Includes a new chapter on positron emission tomography INDICE: Introduction.- Radioactivitiy, radiopharmacy and quality assurance.- Radiation safety.- Instrumentation and quality assurance.- Image presentation and computers.- Skeletal system scintigraphy.- Central nervous system scintigraphy.- Cardiovascular system scintigraphy.- Respiratory system scintigraphy.- Gastrointestinal tract scintigraphy.- Genitourinary system scintigraphy.- Neoplasm and infection scintigraphy.- Thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland scintigraphy.- Non-imaging procedures and radionuclide therapy.- Patient care.- Positron emission tomography.- Mock examination.- Appendix: Answers to questions.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-79969-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 265
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés