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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A) Distance B) 4 inches of earth C) 10 inches of wood D) Iodine
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A. lowercase B. italicized print C. bold print D. uppercase
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What will be an ideal response?