When Using FDG for a Whole-Body Scan, the Uptake Waiting

question 33

Multiple Choice

When using FDG for a whole-body scan, the uptake waiting period is usually:

• A) 15-45 minutes.
• B) 30-50 minutes.
• C) 45-90 minutes.
• D) 60-120 minutes.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Capillaries

Pulmonary capillaries are the tiny blood vessels located in the lungs that surround the air sacs (alveoli), where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place between the bloodstream and the lungs.

Systemic Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body's systemic circulation, where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and the tissues occurs.

Superficial Palmar Arch

An arterial network in the palm of the hand that supplies blood to the fingers.

Subclavian Artery

A major artery located beneath the clavicle that supplies blood to the upper limbs, neck, and brain.