Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy

Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
The Atom....Pages 1-10
Radioactive Decay....Pages 11-30
Instruments for Radiation Detection and Measurement....Pages 31-46
Production of Radionuclides....Pages 47-64
Radionuclide Generators....Pages 65-79
Radiopharmaceuticals and Methods of Radiolabeling....Pages 80-111
Characteristics of Specific Radiopharmaceuticals....Pages 112-147
Quality Control of Radiopharmaceuticals....Pages 148-172
Nuclear Pharmacy....Pages 173-188
Internal Radiation Dosimetry....Pages 189-200
Radiation Regulations and Protection....Pages 201-229
In Vitro and In Vivo Nonimaging Tests....Pages 230-237
Diagnostic Uses of Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine....Pages 238-319
Therapeutic Uses of Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine....Pages 320-327
Adverse Reactions to and Altered Biodistribution of Radiopharmaceuticals....Pages 328-330
Back Matter....Pages 331-358