When Working with a Radiopharmaceutical,the Nuclear Medicine Professional Must Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

When working with a radiopharmaceutical,the nuclear medicine professional must be particularly aware of

• A) the half-life of the isotope.
• B) any isotope spills or leaks.
• C) contamination of isotope that yields image artifacts.
• D) All of the above

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Positive Punishment

The presentation of a stimulus following a given behavior in order to decrease the frequency of that behavior.

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A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior. Through operant conditioning, an individual makes an association between a particular behavior and a consequence (either a reward or punishment).

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