Overview

Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Pharmacy and Nuclear Medicine, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive reference for nuclear pharmacists, nuclear medicine physicians, and nuclear medicine technologists. It will also be useful in educational programs in these disciplines and as a key reference in preparation for specialty board examination in nuclear medicine and nuclear pharmacy. KEY FEATURES: All chapters have been reorganized and expanded with updated information. Chapter text is supported by references to the primary literature and is enriched by the use of color and the inclusion of more than 200 tables and more than 500 figures to enhance understanding of key concepts. Four new chapters have been added to cover (1) microbiologic control of radiopharmaceuticals, emphasizing USP 797 guidelines; (2) radiopharmaceutical special topics, focusing on formulation problems, pediatric dosing, breast milk excretion, and adverse reactions; (3) molecular imaging and new radiopharmaceutical development; and (4) clinical PET procedures

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Author:   Richard J. Kowalsky ,  Steven W. Falen
Publisher:   American Pharmacists Association
Imprint:   American Pharmacists Association
Edition:   Third Edition
ISBN:  

9781582121185

ISBN 10:   1582121184
Pages:   875
Publication Date:   30 April 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Contributors 1. Radiopharmaceuticals, Nuclear Medicine, and Nuclear Pharmacy: An Overview 2. Radioactive Decay 3. Radionuclide Production 4. Interactions of Radiation with Matter 5. Radiation Detection and Instrumentation 6. Radiation Measurement, Protection, and Risk 7. Radiation Safety 8. Radiation Biology 9. Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry: General Topics 10. Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry: Technetium Agents 11. Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry: Nontechnetium Agents 12. Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry: PET Agents by Stephen M. Moerlein 13. The Nuclear Pharmacy by Kristina M. Wittstrom 14. Quality Control in Nuclear Pharmacy by Joseph C. Hung 15. Microbiologic Control for Radiopharmaceuticals by James F. Cooper 16. Radiopharmaceutical Special Topics by James A. Ponto 17. Molecular Imaging and the Development of New Radiopharmaceuticals by Stephen M. Moerlein 18. Licensing and Regulatory Control by Neil A. Petry 19. Brain 20. Thyroid 21. Heart 22. Lung 23. Liver, Spleen, and Gastrointestinal System 24. Kidney 25. Bone 26. Total-Body SPECT Procedures 27. Clinical PET Procedures 28. Antibodies and Peptides 29. Therapeutic Applications of Radioactive Agents 30. In Vivo Function Studies Index

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Richard J. Kowalsky, PharmD, FAPhA, is Associate Professor of Pharmacy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and Associate Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also Director of the Nuclear Pharmacy Laboratory at UNC Hospitals. Steven W. Falen, MD, PhD, is Medical Director of the Northern California PET Imaging Center, Sacramento, California. He is board certified in both diagnostic radiology (ABR) and nuclear medicine (ABNM).

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