The administration of radioactive drugs and the operation of radiation detection instruments is performed by a ____. 

A. medical technologist
B. respiratory therapy technician
C. medical laboratory technician
D. nuclear medicine technologist
E. radiographer


D. nuclear medicine technologist
A nuclear medicine technologist prepares and administers radioactive drugs and operates radiation detection instruments. Other responsibilities include correctly positioning the patient, performing imaging procedures, and preparing the information for the physician.

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