NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
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VERSION A
one advantage of the in vivo method of Tc99m red cell tagging is that: - ANSWER-
no manipulation of blood samples outside the body is required
boiling a Tc99m sulfur colloid preparation for too long will result in colloidal
particles that are: - ANSWER-too large
Which of the following components in a Tc99m medronate prep is a
radiochemical impurity?
a. aluminum
b. Mo99
c. 0.9% NaCl
d. Tc99m pertechnetate
e. ascrobic acid - ANSWER-Tc99m pertechnetate
which of the following image findings is most consistent with chromatography
results of a tc99m oxidronate sample demonstrating 65% radiochemical purity?
a. well-defined bone uptake
b. stomach and thyroid uptake
c. lung uptake
d. gi activity
e. heart uptake - ANSWER-b. stomach and thyroid uptake
, NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
A+||COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL
In what way does the modified in vivo method of labeling RBCs with Tc99m
pertechnetate differ from the in vivo method? - ANSWER-the modified method
mixes Tc99m pertechnetate with only a small volume of the patient's blood
What is true about the modified in vivo method for labeling red blood cells with
Tc99m pertechnetate? - ANSWER-a sample of the patien'ts "pretinned" blood is
incubaed with Tc99m pertechnetate outside of the patient
If a Mo99/Tc99m generator is eluted at 0700 and again at 1300, the next day's
Tc99m yield at 0700: - ANSWER-will be decreased
127 millicuries is equivalent to how many gigabecquerels? - ANSWER-4.70 GBq
if a new generator is eluted several times and each time the amount of alumnum
in the eluate exceeds the USP limit, the tech should: - ANSWER-contact the
generator manufacturer
the shelf life of most tc99m labeled RP's is: - ANSWER-6-8 hours
Which of the following medical history is relevant to In111 capromab pendetide
imaging?
a. breast feeding schedule
b. mammogram result
c. last menstrual cycle
, NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
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d. pregnancy status
e. PSA level - ANSWER-PSA level
Which of the following is not recommended during HMPAO/ECD administration?
a. dim the lights
b. inject using an IV line
c. talk calmingly to the patient during injection
d. ask them to keep eyes and ears open - ANSWER-talk calmingly to the patient
during injection
pentagastrin is commonly used in which of the following scans? - ANSWER-
Meckel's diverticulum
If an anticoagulant is added to a blood sample, the fluid portion of the blood
sample is known as: - ANSWER-plasma
Contraindication for performing MPI resting study is: - ANSWER-having a
nitroglycerin drip
to help clear the thyroid, liver, and bowel when performing a cardiac perfusion
study with sestamibi, a tech should give what before imaging? - ANSWER-a glass
of cold water
, NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
A+||COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL
where is the x-ray generator located in a CT scanner? - ANSWER-inside the gantry
In performing a GET, imaging should begin: - ANSWER-immediately after meal
consumption, then every 15 minutes for at least 2 hours
every hour for 2 minutes at ku
administration technique for Tc99m bicisate includes which of the following?
a. direct venous stick
b. infusion at peak cardiac stress
c. bolus injection technique
d. infusion over 3 hours
e. minimize environmental stimuli - ANSWER-e. minimize environmental stimuli
patient prep for instilling colloidal P32 chromic phosphate into the peritoneal
cavity includes: - ANSWER-introducing tc99m sulfur colloid into the cavity to
confirm that the P32 will disperse evenly
SPECT brain imaging may begin how soon after the administration of tc99m
exametazime? - ANSWER-1-2 hours
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
A+||COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL
VERSION A
one advantage of the in vivo method of Tc99m red cell tagging is that: - ANSWER-
no manipulation of blood samples outside the body is required
boiling a Tc99m sulfur colloid preparation for too long will result in colloidal
particles that are: - ANSWER-too large
Which of the following components in a Tc99m medronate prep is a
radiochemical impurity?
a. aluminum
b. Mo99
c. 0.9% NaCl
d. Tc99m pertechnetate
e. ascrobic acid - ANSWER-Tc99m pertechnetate
which of the following image findings is most consistent with chromatography
results of a tc99m oxidronate sample demonstrating 65% radiochemical purity?
a. well-defined bone uptake
b. stomach and thyroid uptake
c. lung uptake
d. gi activity
e. heart uptake - ANSWER-b. stomach and thyroid uptake
, NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
A+||COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL
In what way does the modified in vivo method of labeling RBCs with Tc99m
pertechnetate differ from the in vivo method? - ANSWER-the modified method
mixes Tc99m pertechnetate with only a small volume of the patient's blood
What is true about the modified in vivo method for labeling red blood cells with
Tc99m pertechnetate? - ANSWER-a sample of the patien'ts "pretinned" blood is
incubaed with Tc99m pertechnetate outside of the patient
If a Mo99/Tc99m generator is eluted at 0700 and again at 1300, the next day's
Tc99m yield at 0700: - ANSWER-will be decreased
127 millicuries is equivalent to how many gigabecquerels? - ANSWER-4.70 GBq
if a new generator is eluted several times and each time the amount of alumnum
in the eluate exceeds the USP limit, the tech should: - ANSWER-contact the
generator manufacturer
the shelf life of most tc99m labeled RP's is: - ANSWER-6-8 hours
Which of the following medical history is relevant to In111 capromab pendetide
imaging?
a. breast feeding schedule
b. mammogram result
c. last menstrual cycle
, NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
A+||COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL
d. pregnancy status
e. PSA level - ANSWER-PSA level
Which of the following is not recommended during HMPAO/ECD administration?
a. dim the lights
b. inject using an IV line
c. talk calmingly to the patient during injection
d. ask them to keep eyes and ears open - ANSWER-talk calmingly to the patient
during injection
pentagastrin is commonly used in which of the following scans? - ANSWER-
Meckel's diverticulum
If an anticoagulant is added to a blood sample, the fluid portion of the blood
sample is known as: - ANSWER-plasma
Contraindication for performing MPI resting study is: - ANSWER-having a
nitroglycerin drip
to help clear the thyroid, liver, and bowel when performing a cardiac perfusion
study with sestamibi, a tech should give what before imaging? - ANSWER-a glass
of cold water
, NUCLEAR MEDICINE BOARD EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE (VERSION A AND B) 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED
A+||COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL
where is the x-ray generator located in a CT scanner? - ANSWER-inside the gantry
In performing a GET, imaging should begin: - ANSWER-immediately after meal
consumption, then every 15 minutes for at least 2 hours
every hour for 2 minutes at ku
administration technique for Tc99m bicisate includes which of the following?
a. direct venous stick
b. infusion at peak cardiac stress
c. bolus injection technique
d. infusion over 3 hours
e. minimize environmental stimuli - ANSWER-e. minimize environmental stimuli
patient prep for instilling colloidal P32 chromic phosphate into the peritoneal
cavity includes: - ANSWER-introducing tc99m sulfur colloid into the cavity to
confirm that the P32 will disperse evenly
SPECT brain imaging may begin how soon after the administration of tc99m
exametazime? - ANSWER-1-2 hours
