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What is the primary use of adenosine in nuclear medicine?
A. Renal imaging
B. Stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging
C. Thyroid imaging
D. Pulmonary perfusion studies

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B. Stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging
Rationale: Adenosine is used as a pharmacologic stress agent during myocardial perfusion imaging in patients unable to undergo physical exercise.

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Which interventional pharmaceutical is used as a bronchodilator?
A. Atropine sulfate
B. Aminophylline
C. Nitroglycerin
D. Heparin

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B. Aminophylline
Rationale: Aminophylline is a bronchodilator used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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What is the function of atropine sulfate in stress testing?
A. Increases heart rate
B. Decreases blood pressure
C. Acts as a blood thinner
D. Relieves chest pain

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A. Increases heart rate
Rationale: Atropine sulfate is used to increase heart rate in patients undergoing stress testing who cannot achieve an adequate heart rate naturally.

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What is the trade name for dipyridamole?
A. Persantine®
B. Lasix®
C. Lexiscan®
D. Thyrogen®

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A. Persantine®
Rationale: Dipyridamole is marketed as Persantine® and is used as a pharmacologic stress agent in myocardial perfusion imaging.

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Which pharmaceutical is commonly used as an alternative to physical stress during myocardial perfusion imaging?
A. Dobutamine
B. Beta blockers
C. Fatty meal substitute
D. Potassium iodide

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A. Dobutamine
Rationale: Dobutamine is used to mimic exercise by increasing heart rate and cardiac output during myocardial perfusion imaging.

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What is the primary use of nitroglycerin in interventional procedures?
A. Relieving chest pain by dilating coronary arteries
B. Increasing heart rate
C. Treating infections
D. Reducing pulmonary edema

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A. Relieving chest pain by dilating coronary arteries
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries to relieve chest pain and improve blood flow to the heart.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary imaging?
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®)
B. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®)
C. Atropine sulfate
D. Heparin

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A. Sincalide (Kinevac®)
Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction and emptying during hepatobiliary imaging.

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What is the function of a fatty meal substitute in nuclear medicine?
A. Stimulating gallbladder contraction
B. Stressing the heart
C. Reducing blood pressure
D. Treating thyroid disorders

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A. Stimulating gallbladder contraction
Rationale: A fatty meal substitute is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary imaging to assess bile flow.

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Which pharmaceutical is a loop diuretic commonly used in renal imaging?
A. Furosemide (Lasix®)
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Potassium iodide
D. Adenosine

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A. Furosemide (Lasix®)
Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) is a loop diuretic used to promote urine production and assess kidney function during renal imaging.

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What is the trade name for regadenoson?
A. Lexiscan®
B. Kinevac®
C. Thyrogen®
D. Persantine®

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A. Lexiscan®
Rationale: Regadenoson is marketed as Lexiscan® and is used as a pharmacologic stress agent in myocardial perfusion imaging.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to prevent blood clots during interventional procedures?
A. Heparin
B. Atropine sulfate
C. Morphine sulfate
D. Adenosine

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A. Heparin
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of blood clots during interventional procedures.

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What is the primary use of recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®)?
A. Stimulating the thyroid gland for imaging or therapy
B. Treating hyperthyroidism
C. Reducing pulmonary edema
D. Stressing the heart

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A. Stimulating the thyroid gland for imaging or therapy
Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) is used to stimulate the thyroid gland in patients undergoing imaging or radioiodine therapy for thyroid cancer.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to relieve severe pain during interventional procedures?
A. Morphine sulfate
B. Aminophylline
C. Beta blockers
D. Regadenoson

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A. Morphine sulfate
Rationale: Morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic used to manage severe pain during procedures.

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What is the function of beta blockers in interventional procedures?
A. Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
B. Increasing blood flow to the heart
C. Stimulating the thyroid gland
D. Preventing blood clots

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A. Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
Rationale: Beta blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure, making them useful in certain interventional and cardiac procedures.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to block the effects of adenosine during stress testing?
A. Aminophylline
B. Heparin
C. Dipyridamole
D. Dobutamine

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A. Aminophylline
Rationale: Aminophylline is used as an antidote to block the effects of adenosine during or after stress testing.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to protect the thyroid gland during imaging involving iodine-based contrast?
A. Potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI)
B. Thyrogen®
C. Beta blockers
D. Morphine sulfate

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A. Potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI)
Rationale: Potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI) is used to block thyroid uptake of iodine, protecting the gland from excessive radiation.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to simulate stress in patients undergoing pharmacologic stress testing?
A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®)
B. Sincalide (Kinevac®)
C. Heparin
D. Fatty meal substitute

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A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®)
Rationale: Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) is a pharmacologic stress agent used in myocardial perfusion imaging.

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What is the primary use of oral CT contrast media?
A. Enhancing visualization of the gastrointestinal tract in CT scans
B. Stressing the heart
C. Stimulating gallbladder contraction
D. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine

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A. Enhancing visualization of the gastrointestinal tract in CT scans
Rationale: Oral CT contrast media enhances visualization of the gastrointestinal tract for better imaging during CT scans.

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Which pharmaceutical is a vasodilator used in stress testing?
A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®)
B. Heparin
C. Beta blockers
D. Aminophylline

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A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®)
Rationale: Dipyridamole (Persantine®) is a vasodilator used to mimic exercise stress by increasing blood flow in the coronary arteries.

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What is the trade name for sincalide?
A. Kinevac®
B. Lexiscan®
C. Persantine®
D. Lasix®

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A. Kinevac®
Rationale: Sincalide is marketed as Kinevac® and is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary imaging.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries?
A. Nitroglycerin
B. Atropine sulfate
C. Regadenoson
D. Morphine sulfate

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A. Nitroglycerin
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries to relieve chest pain and improve blood flow to the heart.

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What is the function of furosemide (Lasix®) in renal imaging?
A. Enhancing urinary output to assess kidney function
B. Stimulating gallbladder contraction
C. Reducing chest pain
D. Stressing the heart

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A. Enhancing urinary output to assess kidney function
Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) is a loop diuretic used to enhance urine output, aiding in the evaluation of kidney function during imaging.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to reverse the effects of adenosine after stress testing?
A. Aminophylline
B. Beta blockers
C. Heparin
D. Dipyridamole

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A. Aminophylline
Rationale: Aminophylline is used to reverse the effects of adenosine in patients experiencing adverse reactions during or after stress testing.

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What is the primary use of recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) in thyroid cancer management?
A. Preparing patients for radioiodine therapy or imaging
B. Treating hyperthyroidism
C. Reducing thyroid gland size
D. Protecting the thyroid from radiation

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A. Preparing patients for radioiodine therapy or imaging
Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) is used to prepare patients for radioiodine therapy or imaging in thyroid cancer management.

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Which pharmaceutical is used to reduce the risk of blood clots during interventional procedures? A. Heparin B. Nitroglycerin C. Atropine sulfate D. Fatty meal substitute
A. Heparin Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clot formation during interventional procedures.
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What is the primary application of regadenoson (Lexiscan®) in nuclear medicine? A. Pharmacologic stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging B. Stimulating gallbladder contraction C. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine D. Relieving chest pain
A. Pharmacologic stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging Rationale: Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) is a pharmacologic stress agent used during myocardial perfusion imaging to simulate exercise stress.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary imaging? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Nitroglycerin C. Beta blockers D. Oral CT contrast media
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) stimulates gallbladder contraction and aids in evaluating gallbladder function during hepatobiliary imaging.
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What is the function of aminophylline during stress testing? A. Reversing the effects of adenosine or dipyridamole B. Increasing blood pressure C. Stimulating thyroid function D. Reducing gallbladder activity
A. Reversing the effects of adenosine or dipyridamole Rationale: Aminophylline is used to reverse the effects of adenosine or dipyridamole during stress testing if adverse reactions occur.
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Which pharmaceutical is a loop diuretic used in renal function studies? A. Furosemide (Lasix®) B. Sincalide (Kinevac®) C. Heparin D. Nitroglycerin
A. Furosemide (Lasix®) Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) is a loop diuretic that promotes urine production to evaluate renal function during imaging.
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What is the primary use of potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI) in imaging procedures? A. Protecting the thyroid gland from iodine exposure B. Enhancing myocardial perfusion imaging C. Increasing urine output during renal studies D. Relieving chest pain
A. Protecting the thyroid gland from iodine exposure Rationale: Potassium iodide is used to block the thyroid’s uptake of iodine, protecting the gland from excessive radiation.
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Which pharmaceutical is used for pain management during nuclear medicine procedures? A. Morphine sulfate B. Beta blockers C. Atropine sulfate D. Dipyridamole
A. Morphine sulfate Rationale: Morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic used to manage severe pain during interventional procedures.
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What is the primary function of beta blockers in cardiac imaging? A. Reducing heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand B. Stimulating heart rate during stress testing C. Enhancing blood flow to the gallbladder D. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine
A. Reducing heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand Rationale: Beta blockers reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, making them useful in managing certain cardiac conditions during imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used as a vasodilator during pharmacologic stress testing? A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) B. Heparin C. Nitroglycerin D. Fatty meal substitut
A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) Rationale: Dipyridamole (Persantine®) is a vasodilator used to mimic exercise by increasing coronary blood flow during pharmacologic stress testing.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to increase heart rate during stress testing? A. Atropine sulfate B. Beta blockers C. Furosemide (Lasix®) D. Potassium iodide
A. Atropine sulfate Rationale: Atropine sulfate is used to increase heart rate in patients who cannot achieve an adequate heart rate naturally during stress testing.
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What is the primary function of nitroglycerin in cardiac procedures? A. Dilating coronary arteries to relieve chest pain B. Increasing myocardial oxygen demand C. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine D. Stimulating gallbladder contraction
A. Dilating coronary arteries to relieve chest pain Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, improving blood flow and relieving chest pain.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to stimulate thyroid activity during imaging or therapy? A. Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) B. Potassium iodide C. Dipyridamole D. Aminophylline
A. Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) stimulates thyroid activity, aiding in imaging or therapy for thyroid cancer patients.
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What is the trade name for recombinant TSH used in thyroid imaging? A. Thyrogen® B. Lexiscan® C. Persantine® D. Lasix®
A. Thyrogen® Rationale: Recombinant TSH is marketed as Thyrogen® and is used for thyroid imaging and therapy preparation.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to reverse the effects of vasodilators like adenosine? A. Aminophylline B. Morphine sulfate C. Sincalide (Kinevac®) D. Beta blockers
A. Aminophylline Rationale: Aminophylline reverses the effects of vasodilators like adenosine, commonly used during pharmacologic stress testing.
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What is the primary function of heparin in interventional procedures? A. Preventing blood clot formation B. Increasing heart rate C. Dilating coronary arteries D. Enhancing bile flow
A. Preventing blood clot formation Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clot formation during interventional procedures.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to simulate stress during myocardial perfusion imaging? A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) B. Potassium iodide C. Furosemide (Lasix®) D. Heparin
A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) Rationale: Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) is a pharmacologic stress agent used to simulate exercise during myocardial perfusion imaging.
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What is the primary use of fatty meal substitutes in hepatobiliary imaging? A. Stimulating gallbladder contraction B. Enhancing myocardial perfusion C. Reducing pain during procedures D. Blocking iodine uptake in the thyroid
A. Stimulating gallbladder contraction Rationale: Fatty meal substitutes stimulate gallbladder contraction, aiding in the evaluation of bile flow during hepatobiliary imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to manage severe chest pain during procedures? A. Morphine sulfate B. Aminophylline C. Beta blockers D. Dipyridamole
A. Morphine sulfate Rationale: Morphine sulfate is used for managing severe chest pain during nuclear medicine or interventional procedures.
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Which pharmaceutical enhances urine output in renal studies? A. Furosemide (Lasix®) B. Heparin C. Sincalide (Kinevac®) D. Nitroglycerin
A. Furosemide (Lasix®) Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) is a loop diuretic that enhances urine output, helping evaluate renal function.
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What is the function of potassium iodide in iodine-based imaging? A. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine B. Stimulating thyroid function C. Enhancing myocardial perfusion D. Relieving chest pain
A. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine Rationale: Potassium iodide blocks the thyroid from absorbing excess iodine, protecting the gland from radiation exposure.
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Which pharmaceutical is used as a vasodilator in pharmacologic stress tests? A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) B. Morphine sulfate C. Heparin D. Oral CT contrast media
A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) Rationale: Dipyridamole (Persantine®) acts as a vasodilator to simulate exercise stress in myocardial perfusion imaging.
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What is the trade name for regadenoson used in pharmacologic stress testing? A. Lexiscan® B. Thyrogen® C. Lasix® D. Kinevac®
A. Lexiscan® Rationale: Regadenoson is marketed as Lexiscan® and is used for pharmacologic stress testing in nuclear medicine.
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Which pharmaceutical stimulates gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary studies? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) C. Morphine sulfate D. Beta blockers
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) stimulates gallbladder contraction, facilitating the assessment of bile flow during imaging.
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What is the primary use of nitroglycerin in cardiac imaging? A. Dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow B. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine C. Increasing renal plasma flow D. Stimulating heart rate during stress testing
A. Dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, relieving chest pain and improving blood flow in cardiac imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to manage low heart rates during stress testing? A. Atropine sulfate B. Aminophylline C. Sincalide (Kinevac®) D. Heparin
A. Atropine sulfate Rationale: Atropine sulfate increases heart rate in patients unable to achieve the target rate during stress testing.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to assess biliary system function during hepatobiliary imaging? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Furosemide (Lasix®) C. Atropine sulfate D. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®)
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction and assess biliary system function during hepatobiliary imaging.
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What is the primary role of dipyridamole (Persantine®) in stress testing? A. Dilating coronary arteries to mimic exercise stress B. Increasing heart rate C. Stimulating bile flow D. Reducing blood clot formation
A. Dilating coronary arteries to mimic exercise stress Rationale: Dipyridamole (Persantine®) is a vasodilator that mimics exercise stress by increasing coronary blood flow.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to stimulate the thyroid gland in preparation for imaging or therapy? A. Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) B. Potassium iodide C. Nitroglycerin D. Morphine sulfate
A. Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) is used to stimulate the thyroid gland for imaging or radioiodine therapy in thyroid cancer management.
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What is the primary use of oral CT contrast media in gastrointestinal imaging? A. Enhancing visualization of the digestive tract B. Relieving chest pain C. Stimulating gallbladder contraction D. Reducing thyroid uptake of iodine
A. Enhancing visualization of the digestive tract Rationale: Oral CT contrast media is used to enhance the visualization of the digestive tract during CT scans.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to reverse the effects of regadenoson during stress testing? A. Aminophylline B. Dipyridamole C. Heparin D. Furosemide
A. Aminophylline Rationale: Aminophylline is used to reverse the effects of regadenoson if adverse reactions occur during or after stress testing.
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What is the primary role of furosemide (Lasix®) in nuclear medicine renal studies? A. Promoting diuresis to evaluate kidney function B. Stimulating heart rate C. Blocking thyroid uptake of iodine D. Enhancing bile flow in hepatobiliary imaging
A. Promoting diuresis to evaluate kidney function Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) promotes urine production to aid in evaluating renal function during imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used for pharmacologic stress testing in patients unable to exercise? A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) B. Sincalide (Kinevac®) C. Heparin D. Oral CT contrast media
A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) Rationale: Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) is a pharmacologic stress agent used in myocardial perfusion imaging for patients unable to undergo exercise stress tests.
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What is the trade name for sincalide used in hepatobiliary imaging? A. Kinevac® B. Thyrogen® C. Persantine® D. Lasix®
A. Kinevac® Rationale: Sincalide is marketed as Kinevac® and is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical prevents blood clots during interventional procedures? A. Heparin B. Nitroglycerin C. Aminophylline D. Beta blockers
A. Heparin Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of blood clots during interventional procedures.
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What is the primary application of morphine sulfate in hepatobiliary imaging? A. Relieving biliary spasms to facilitate imaging B. Blocking thyroid iodine uptake C. Enhancing myocardial perfusion imaging D. Stimulating thyroid function
A. Relieving biliary spasms to facilitate imaging Rationale: Morphine sulfate is used to relieve biliary spasms and improve visualization during hepatobiliary imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is a bronchodilator and adenosine antagonist used in stress testing? A. Aminophylline B. Furosemide C. Beta blockers D. Potassium iodide
A. Aminophylline Rationale: Aminophylline is a bronchodilator and an adenosine antagonist that reverses the effects of adenosine during pharmacologic stress testing.
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What is the primary use of potassium iodide in iodine-based imaging? A. Protecting the thyroid from excessive iodine uptake B. Increasing thyroid hormone production C. Enhancing myocardial perfusion D. Relieving chest pain
A. Protecting the thyroid from excessive iodine uptake Rationale: Potassium iodide protects the thyroid gland by blocking iodine uptake, reducing radiation exposure during imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to simulate exercise stress in myocardial perfusion imaging? A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) B. Aminophylline C. Heparin D. Sincalide (Kinevac®)
A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) Rationale: Dipyridamole (Persantine®) is a vasodilator used to simulate exercise stress during myocardial perfusion imaging.
63
What is the primary function of beta blockers in cardiac procedures? A. Lowering heart rate and blood pressure B. Increasing urine output C. Enhancing bile flow D. Stimulating gallbladder contraction
A. Lowering heart rate and blood pressure Rationale: Beta blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure, making them useful in managing certain cardiac conditions.
64
Which pharmaceutical is used to enhance visualization of the biliary system in imaging? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Furosemide (Lasix®) C. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) D. Atropine sulfate
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) stimulates gallbladder contraction, aiding in the visualization of the biliary system.
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What is the primary use of nitroglycerin in myocardial imaging? A. Relieving chest pain by dilating coronary arteries B. Increasing heart rate C. Blocking the effects of adenosine D. Enhancing renal plasma flow
A. Relieving chest pain by dilating coronary arteries Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries to improve blood flow and relieve chest pain during myocardial imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary imaging? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Oral CT contrast media C. Heparin D. Potassium iodide
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction for hepatobiliary imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to reverse the effects of dipyridamole during stress testing? A. Aminophylline B. Heparin C. Furosemide D. Nitroglycerin
A. Aminophylline Rationale: Aminophylline is used to reverse the effects of dipyridamole if adverse reactions occur during stress testing.
68
What is the trade name for regadenoson? A. Lexiscan® B. Thyrogen® C. Persantine® D. Kinevac®
A. Lexiscan® Rationale: Regadenoson is marketed as Lexiscan® and is used as a pharmacologic stress agent.
69
Which pharmaceutical is a diuretic used in renal imaging? A. Furosemide (Lasix®) B. Sincalide (Kinevac®) C. Heparin D. Aminophylline
A. Furosemide (Lasix®) Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) is a diuretic used to promote urine production during renal imaging.
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What is the primary use of recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) in thyroid cancer management? A. Preparing for radioiodine therapy or imaging B. Stimulating bile flow C. Enhancing myocardial perfusion imaging D. Blocking thyroid iodine uptake
A. Preparing for radioiodine therapy or imaging Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) is used to prepare patients for radioiodine therapy or imaging in thyroid cancer management.
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Which pharmaceutical is a vasodilator used for pharmacologic stress testing in myocardial perfusion imaging? A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) B. Aminophylline C. Heparin D. Morphine sulfate
A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) Rationale: Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) is a vasodilator that simulates exercise stress in myocardial perfusion imaging.
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What is the primary use of furosemide (Lasix®) in renal studies? A. Enhancing urine flow to assess kidney function B. Stimulating thyroid activity C. Increasing bile flow during hepatobiliary imaging D. Blocking adenosine effects during stress tests
A. Enhancing urine flow to assess kidney function Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) is a loop diuretic used to promote urine production and assess kidney function in nuclear medicine renal studies.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to protect the thyroid gland from iodine exposure in imaging? A. Potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI) B. Thyrogen® C. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) D. Heparin
A. Potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI) Rationale: Potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI) blocks thyroid iodine uptake, protecting the thyroid gland during imaging involving radioactive iodine.
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Which pharmaceutical is commonly used for gallbladder contraction in hepatobiliary imaging? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) C. Aminophylline D. Beta blockers
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) stimulates gallbladder contraction, aiding in hepatobiliary imaging to assess bile flow.
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What is the primary application of recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®)? A. Stimulating the thyroid gland for imaging or therapy B. Blocking thyroid iodine uptake C. Relieving chest pain D. Enhancing urine flow
A. Stimulating the thyroid gland for imaging or therapy Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) is used to stimulate the thyroid gland in preparation for imaging or radioiodine therapy in thyroid cancer patients.
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Which pharmaceutical acts as an antidote to adenosine during stress testing? A. Aminophylline B. Furosemide C. Nitroglycerin D. Dipyridamole
A. Aminophylline Rationale: Aminophylline is an adenosine antagonist used to reverse its effects during pharmacologic stress testing.
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What is the trade name for dipyridamole, a vasodilator used in stress testing? A. Persantine® B. Lexiscan® C. Kinevac® D. Thyrogen®
A. Persantine® Rationale: Dipyridamole is marketed as Persantine® and is used as a vasodilator for pharmacologic stress testing.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to relieve severe pain during interventional procedures? A. Morphine sulfate B. Nitroglycerin C. Aminophylline D. Furosemide
A. Morphine sulfate Rationale: Morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic used for severe pain management during interventional procedures.
79
What is the primary use of beta blockers in cardiac imaging? A. Lowering heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand B. Enhancing coronary blood flow C. Stimulating the thyroid gland D. Preventing blood clots
A. Lowering heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand Rationale: Beta blockers reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, making them beneficial in cardiac imaging and stress testing.
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Which pharmaceutical is used for oral administration to enhance gastrointestinal tract imaging during CT scans? A. Oral CT contrast media B. Potassium iodide C. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) D. Heparin
A. Oral CT contrast media Rationale: Oral CT contrast media enhances visualization of the gastrointestinal tract during CT imaging.
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What is the primary application of nitroglycerin in myocardial perfusion imaging? A. Dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow B. Stimulating bile flow C. Reducing blood clot formation D. Increasing urine output
A. Dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries to relieve chest pain and improve blood flow in myocardial perfusion imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to enhance bile flow during hepatobiliary imaging? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Aminophylline C. Beta blockers D. Furosemide
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) stimulates gallbladder contraction and bile flow during hepatobiliary imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to reverse the effects of dipyridamole in stress testing? A. Aminophylline B. Potassium iodide C. Morphine sulfate D. Beta blockers
A. Aminophylline Rationale: Aminophylline is used to reverse the effects of dipyridamole if adverse reactions occur during stress testing.
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What is the trade name for regadenoson, a pharmacologic stress agent? A. Lexiscan® B. Persantine® C. Thyrogen® D. Kinevac®
A. Lexiscan® Rationale: Regadenoson is marketed as Lexiscan® and is used for pharmacologic stress testing in myocardial perfusion imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is a diuretic used to promote urine production during renal studies? A. Furosemide (Lasix®) B. Sincalide (Kinevac®) C. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) D. Heparin
A. Furosemide (Lasix®) Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) promotes urine production, aiding in the evaluation of renal function during imaging.
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What is the primary role of recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) in nuclear medicine? A. Stimulating the thyroid gland for imaging or therapy B. Enhancing myocardial perfusion C. Blocking iodine uptake in the thyroid D. Stimulating heart rate
A. Stimulating the thyroid gland for imaging or therapy Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) prepares patients for radioiodine therapy or imaging by stimulating the thyroid gland.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to prevent blood clots during interventional imaging procedures? A. Heparin B. Nitroglycerin C. Aminophylline D. Beta blockers
A. Heparin Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clot formation during interventional procedures.
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What is the primary use of potassium iodide (Lugol solution/SSKI) in nuclear medicine? A. Protecting the thyroid from excessive iodine uptake B. Increasing thyroid hormone production C. Enhancing myocardial perfusion imaging D. Stimulating bile flow
A. Protecting the thyroid from excessive iodine uptake Rationale: Potassium iodide blocks the thyroid from absorbing excess iodine, protecting it during imaging involving radioactive iodine.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to simulate exercise stress in myocardial perfusion imaging? A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) B. Heparin C. Furosemide D. Sincalide
A. Dipyridamole (Persantine®) Rationale: Dipyridamole (Persantine®) is a vasodilator used to mimic exercise stress during myocardial perfusion imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to relieve biliary spasms during hepatobiliary imaging? A. Morphine sulfate B. Nitroglycerin C. Beta blockers D. Aminophylline
A. Morphine sulfate Rationale: Morphine sulfate is used to relieve biliary spasms, improving imaging quality during hepatobiliary studies.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to enhance blood flow during pharmacologic stress testing? A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) B. Beta blockers C. Oral CT contrast media D. Potassium iodide
A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) Rationale: Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) enhances coronary blood flow, mimicking exercise stress during myocardial perfusion imaging.
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What is the primary function of aminophylline in nuclear medicine? A. Reversing the effects of adenosine or dipyridamole B. Increasing urine flow C. Blocking iodine uptake D. Enhancing myocardial perfusion
A. Reversing the effects of adenosine or dipyridamole Rationale: Aminophylline is used to reverse the effects of adenosine or dipyridamole during stress testing if adverse reactions occur.
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What is the trade name for sincalide, a pharmaceutical used in hepatobiliary imaging? A. Kinevac® B. Thyrogen® C. Lexiscan® D. Lasix®
A. Kinevac® Rationale: Sincalide is marketed as Kinevac® and is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction during hepatobiliary imaging.
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Which pharmaceutical is a loop diuretic used to enhance renal imaging? A. Furosemide (Lasix®) B. Aminophylline C. Beta blockers D. Nitroglycerin
A. Furosemide (Lasix®) Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix®) is a loop diuretic used to promote urine production and improve renal imaging.
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What is the primary role of beta blockers in cardiac imaging? A. Lowering heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand B. Enhancing coronary blood flow C. Increasing thyroid function D. Preventing blood clots
A. Lowering heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand Rationale: Beta blockers reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, assisting in cardiac imaging and stress testing.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to stimulate thyroid activity in preparation for imaging? A. Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) B. Potassium iodide C. Dipyridamole D. Aminophylline
A. Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) Rationale: Recombinant TSH (Thyrogen®) stimulates thyroid activity, aiding in imaging or therapy preparation.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to simulate stress in myocardial perfusion imaging? A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) B. Heparin C. Furosemide D. Potassium iodide
A. Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) Rationale: Regadenoson (Lexiscan®) is used as a pharmacologic stress agent in myocardial perfusion imaging.
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What is the primary use of nitroglycerin in cardiac procedures? A. Dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow B. Enhancing renal plasma flow C. Increasing bile flow during imaging D. Blocking adenosine effects during stress tests
A. Dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, relieving chest pain and improving blood flow in cardiac procedures.
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Which pharmaceutical is used to stimulate gallbladder contraction in hepatobiliary studies? A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) B. Beta blockers C. Heparin D. Dipyridamole
A. Sincalide (Kinevac®) Rationale: Sincalide (Kinevac®) stimulates gallbladder contraction, aiding in the evaluation of bile flow during hepatobiliary imaging.
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What is the primary use of oral CT contrast media in imaging? A. Enhancing visualization of the gastrointestinal tract B. Reducing myocardial oxygen demand C. Stimulating thyroid function D. Blocking the effects of adenosine
A. Enhancing visualization of the gastrointestinal tract Rationale: Oral CT contrast media enhances the visualization of the gastrointestinal tract during CT imaging.

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