Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Radioactive drug (radionuclide plus chemical) is administered for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Radioactive drug (radionuclide plus chemical) is administered for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Radionuclide plus chemical administered for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is known as a radiopharmaceutical.

Answer: D
 Half-life refers to the time required for a radioactive substance to lose half of its activity through decay.

Answer: F
 Tagging refers to the process of attaching a radioactive substance to a particular molecule or cell for imaging purposes.

Answer: H
 Uptake refers to the process by which a tissue or organ takes in a particular substance such as a radiopharmaceutical.

Answer: I
 Ventilation/perfusion studies refer to a type of imaging test used to examine the functioning of the lungs and heart.

Answer: J
 Single-photon emission computed tomography is a type of imaging test that uses radiopharmaceuticals to produce detailed images of organs and tissues inside the body.

Note: The other terms listed in the question are also relevant to medical imaging, but they do not match the descriptions given in the answer choices.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings