Nuclear Medicine

Introduction to Nuclear Medicne (RADS 3071)

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Across 4. federal program that finances health costs of persons 65 years and older 5. shipped the first SPECT camera for FDG/PET imaging in 1995 7. independent non-profit organization established more than 50 years ago governed by physicians, nurses, and consumers. 9. invented emission reconstruction tomogragraphyin 1962 11. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists that promotes high standards of patient care by recognizing qualified individuals 12. invented iodine-132 and technetium generators in 1957 14. committee form formed by the American College of Radiologists, the American Society for Medical Technology. 16. state administered program designed to meet the needs of low-income residents 17. part radionuclide part pharmacuetical 18. acronym for health maintenance organizations 20. "Get on the Bus" refers to 21. passed in congress in 1948 which provided federal funds to build and renew small hospitals

Down 1. this person provides provides ultimate Nuclear Medicine care without endangering the patient, colleagues, and the environment. 2. this society promotes and encourage research and the advancement of Nuclear Medicine Science. 3. founded in 1977 to establish and maintain a voluntary program for certification of Nuclear Medicine Technologist by Nuclear Medicine Technologists. 6. discovered that radium gave off light, heat, and electricity. 6. one thousand millicuries equals 8. invented the scintillation camera in 1958 10. As Low as Reasonably Achievable 11. nuclear regulatory commission in place before the NRC. 13. quality control program set in place to ensure the proper performance and stability of instrumentation used in diagnostics. 15. acronym for preferred provider organization 19. acronym for nuclear regulatory commission

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