Overview

Mirroring cutting-edge advances in the key field of nuclear medicine, this interactive book uses a question-and-answer format designed to speed assimilation of relevant information and to facilitate knowledge retention. Twenty-four chapters encompass 2,250 questions enhanced with high-quality images and a wide range of question formats, including multiple-choice, matching test, and true/false. This book provides a robust review for certifying exams administered by the American Board of Radiology, the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Book Features: Nearly 200 high-yield images impart visual recognition and search pattern knowledge to improve the deductive reasoning required for important decision making. Updates on radiation safety, quality control, instrumentation, molecular imaging, radionuclide therapy, and more Covers the expanding use of PET and SPECT/CT imaging for gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and genitourinary pathologies and several cancer types, as well as covers various applications of single photon from the musculoskeletal to the pulmonary system Appendices feature instant essentials for image interpreters, must-know calculations and concepts, and succinct board exam test tips and pass rates ""

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Author:   C. Richard Goldfarb ,  Murthy R. Chamarthy ,  Fukiat Ongseng ,  Steven R. Parmett
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Edition:   4th edition
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9781626234710

ISBN 10:   162623471
Pages:   373
Publication Date:   23 May 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I Essentials of Nuclear Medicine 1 Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals 2 Instrumentation 3 Quality Control 4 Radiation Safety and Legal Requirements Part II Single-Photon Applications 5 Musculoskeletal 6 Cardiac 7 Central Nervous System 8 Thyroid Gland and Endocrine System 9 Gastrointestinal 10 Genitourinary 11 Infection, Inflammation, and Oncology 12 Pulmonary Part III Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography 13 Basics of Positron Emission Tomography 14 Basics of Computed Tomography Physics 15 Breast Cancer 16 Gastrointestinal 17 Pulmonary 18 Genitourinary 19 Lymphomas 20 Head and Neck Cancer 21 Thyroid Cancer 22 Neuro–Positron Emission Tomography 23 Miscellaneous Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Part IV Radionuclide Therapy 24 Radionuclide Therapy Appendices Appendix A How to Recognize the Whole-Body Scans Appendix B Must-Know Calculations, Scintigrams, and Concepts Appendix C Tips on Exam Preparation

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