Nuclear Medicine Technology

Assignment

This assignment is valued at ??% of the course mark for Nuclear Medicine Methodology II (NMNU401). It is to be completed and submitted to your tutor by November 11, 2000.

The assignment has also been provided as a printed document this year. If you wish, you may submit the assignment via email.

Question #1 (3 marks)

Imaging for detection and localization of gastrointestinal bleeding can be performed using two radiopharmaceuticals. In a chart format, list the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Question #2 (4 marks)

In point form, compare the imaging procedures used for Tc-99m labelled leukocytes and In-111 labelled leukocytes for the detection and evaluation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Consider labelled leukocyte pharmacokinetics and imaging procedures, not labelling methods.

Question #3 (6 marks)

In point form, briefly outline the procedure for each of the three methods of labelling red blood cells with Tc-99m. Which method is preferred for the identification and localization of gastrointestinal bleeding? Why?

Question #4 (1 mark)

What are the approximate normal gastric emptying half times (GET1/2) for solid and liquid meals?

Solid: _________________________________

Liquid: ________________________________

Question #5 (1.5 mark)

What views/techniques may be performed to best determine stomach content counts for a gastric emptying procedure?

Question #6 (1.5 marks)

In evaluating the presence and severity of gastroesophageal reflux, what three techniques may be employed to increase abdominal pressure?

Question #7 (3 marks)

In point form, briefly outline the procedure used for salivary gland imaging.

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