Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Nuclear Medicine

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of nuclear medicine?

• A) The patient is exposed to high doses of radiation.
• B) The technician uses a scanner to detect radiation from the radioisotope and converts it into an image.
• C) It involves a combination of nonionizing radiation and a magnetic field, and provides images based on the water content of tissues.
• D) The patient generally has to be NPO for 24 hours prior to the procedure.
• E) The procedure takes about 15 minutes.

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