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What is the normal result of a salivary gland scan?
A normal result of a salivary gland scan shows normal uptake and excretion of the radioactive tracer by the salivary glands. This indicates proper functioning of the salivary glands with no blockages or obstructions.
What radioactive substance was injected and took over the host cells?
The radioactive substance commonly associated with being injected and taking over host cells is a radiopharmaceutical, such as iodine-131. This isotope is often used in medical treatments, particularly for thyroid cancer, where it is absorbed by thyroid cells and emits radiation to destroy malignant tissues. The targeted nature of iodine-131 allows it to effectively concentrate in thyroid cells, facilitating therapeutic effects while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
What does nuclear medicine hope to accomplish?
It looks at physiology rather than just anatomy. Tests such as x-rays are good for viewing the structure within the body but they do not always indicate the effect this is having on function. Nuclear medicine can be used to highlight 'hot spots' with increased uptake of the radiopharmaceutical which can indicate disease such as arthritis or cancer. It is often used in conjunction with other tests in order to get 'the full picture'.
Some of the uses for phosphorous are?
Phosphorus-32 decays to sulfur-32 by beta radiation.In phosphorus' nucleus, a neutron splits into a proton and an electron. The electron is emitted from the atom as a beta particle.
If you bind an antibody with an isotope eg Cu 64 Is this considered a radiopharmaceutical or is the Cu the radiopharmaceutical?
A radiopharmaceutical is that copmound which contains a radiocative nuclide within and can be used safely for diagnosis or treatment of an abnormal state or a disease state. According to this accepted definition of a radiopharmaceutical, the answer should be, yes , an antibody bound Cu64 can be considered a radiopharmaceutical.
What is administered in preparation for a nuclear scan?
radiopharmaceutical
What medical procedure code does 78800 stand for?
CPT Code 78800 - Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor or distribution of radiopharmaceutical agent(s); limited area.
What diagnostic procedure involves the use of a radiopharmaceutical?
thallium stress test
Which diagnostic procedure uses a radiopharmaceutical to assess the patient's heart function?
thallium test
What is diagnostic procedure uses a radiopharmaceutical to assess the patients heart function?
thallium test
What stress test involves the use of radiopharmaceutical?
Thallium is the most common radiopharmaceutical used in nuclear medicine cardiac stress tests. Thallium shows how well blood travels through the heart in an active or stressful environment.
In which test is a radiopharmaceutical injected intravenously and traced within the vessels of the lung?
Perfusion study of the lung
What is the definintion of critical organ in nuclear medicine?
the organ (which may or may not be the target organ) that limits the adminstrative dose of the radiopharmaceutical due to the increased susceptibility of the critcal organ for cancer. For example, for a bone scan, the radiopharmaceutical is either Tc99m HDP or MDP, and the critical organ that limits the dose is the bladder.
What is a radiopharmaceutical?
A kit is a vial that contains all the non-radioactive components necessary for formation of a radiometal complex in high yield upon the addition of the radiotracer
What are the advantages of radiopharmaceutical?
advantages are less comparitvly disadvantages because radiations may cause cancer when exposed fo long time for diagnostic purpose
What is a radiopharmaceutical kit?
A radiopharmaceutical kit is a package containing the necessary chemicals and materials to prepare a radioactive pharmaceutical agent for medical use, such as for diagnostic imaging or treatment. These kits are designed for use by trained professionals in nuclear medicine to safely handle and administer radioactive substances to patients.
