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| Most common radionuclide in nuclear medicine exams |
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| Custom designed molds filled with lead alloy used in radiation therapy |
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| type of nuclear medicine exame that uses TC 99M and produces cross-sectional slices |
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| Type of collimator used with linear accelerator to shape the x-ray beam |
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| Chemical composition of scintillation crystal used in nuclear medicine |
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| type of tube used in nuclear medicine to convert light to electrical impulse and amplify it |
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| High doses of radionuclides typically used in nuclear medicine are used to treat this gland |
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| unstable atomic nucleus that decays to stability |
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| produced by linear accelerator; primarily used for treatment of superficial structures |
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| Process of using radiographic/fluoroscopic or CT images to define radiation therapy treatment field(s) |
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| accurate description of size and extent of tumor; based on type, location spread, lymph node involvement |
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| location where nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals are prepared |
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| PET is being combined with this modality in fusion imaging |
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| type of radiation emitted from TC 99m |
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| type of crystal used in nuclear medicine studies |
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| chemical agents that prevent cells from multiplying |
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| individual who prescribes specific radiation therapy treatment |
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| therapeutic use of sealed radioactive sources that are placed near or within the rumor |
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| this individual maintains and calibrates equipment |
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| slab of lead with holes in in, used in nuclear medicine |
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| positively charged electron |
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| PET images have greater ____________ when compared to SPECT images |
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| combination of radionuclide and pharmaceutical |
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| Linear accelerator (linac) |
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| external beam treatment unit |
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| term for diagnostic exam done on asymptomatic patients |
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| goal of treating patients to improve their quality of life |
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| normally metabolized by bone; derivatives of this material are used for nuclear medicine bone scans |
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