How are patients prepared for nuclear medicine procedures?

• Explain the scientific and technical concepts related to nuclear medicine. Consider the following questions when you construct your response:
o What type of radiation is typically exploited in most nuclear medicine procedures?
o How are patients prepared for nuclear medicine procedures?
o What are the advantages and limitations of nuclear medicine?
o What ailments are typically diagnosed and treated via nuclear medicine procedures?
• Evaluate a minimum of three applications of nuclear medicine relating to any of the following topics:
o Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans
o Gallium scans
o Indium white blood cell scans
o Iobenguane scans (MIBG)
o Octreotide scans
o Hybrid scanning techniques employing X-ray computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
o Nuclear medicine therapy using radiopharmaceuticals
Support your statements with examples. Provide a minimum of three scholarly references.
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