FEBRUARY 2017 Sub. Code: 2121
B.Sc. NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
THIRD YEAR
PAPER I RECENT ADVANCE IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE
TECHNIQUES
Q.P. Code: 802121
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Describe the image fusion techniques in Nuclear Medicine practice.
2. Mention any four of the current radiopharmaceuticals for PET imaging.
Describe the basic steps in the synthesis of any one of them.
3. What are the basic principles of SPECT image processing?
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Scintillation crystals in PET scanner.
2. Filters in imaging processing.
3. Attenuation correction in PET CT imaging.
4. Patient preparation for 18F-FDG PET study.
5. Contrast allergy.
6. Reconstruction of SPECT images.
7. Precautions to be followed during 18F administration for bone scintigraphy.
8. Standardized uptake value (SUV).
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Ionic contrast.
2. Principle of parathyroid SPECT study.
3. Blood sugar estimation prior to 18F FDG PET study.
4. Hydrocortisone injection.
5. Brown fat.
6. Lead apron.
7. DICOM image.
8. Image guided radiotherapy.
9. Voxel.
10. Grey scale.