Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Pharmacy and Medicine

Completed revised and updated, this fourth edition is the radiopharmaceutical bible for nuclear pharmacists, nuclear medicine physicians, and nuclear medicine technologists. Useful in educational programs across these disciplines, this is also a key reference in preparation for specialty board examination in nuclear medicine and nuclear pharmacy. Completed revised and updated, Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Pharmacy and Nuclear Medicine, 4th Edition is the radiopharmaceutical bible for nuclear pharmacists, nuclear medicine physicians, and nuclear medicine technologists. Useful in educational programs across these disciplines, it also serves as a key reference in preparation for specialty board examination in nuclear medicine and nuclear pharmacy. The book contains essential information required by state and federal radiation licensing organization for specialty practitioners preparing to become authorized nuclear pharmacists or authorized nuclear medicine physicians. KEY FEATURES: All chapters are entirely reorganized and revised to reflect the latest developments in the field Chapters new to the fourth edition cover of range of topics including Adverse Reactions to Radiopharmaceuticals, Pregnancy and Pediatrics, Localization Mechanisms of Radiopharmaceuticals, Non-Radioactive Pharmaceuticals, PET Manufacturing, and Radiopharmaceutical Distribution Over 500 figures and 200 tables—many in full-color—underscore key concepts

Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Pharmacy and Nuclear Medicine, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive reference for nuclear pharmacists, nuclear medicine physicians, and nuclear medicine technologists. It will also be useful in educational programs in these disciplines and as a key reference in preparation for specialty board examination in nuclear medicine and nuclear pharmacy. KEY FEATURES: All chapters have been reorganized and expanded with updated information. Chapter text is supported by references to the primary literature and is enriched by the use of color and the inclusion of more than 200 tables and more than 500 figures to enhance understanding of key concepts. Four new chapters have been added to cover (1) microbiologic control of radiopharmaceuticals, emphasizing USP 797 guidelines; (2) radiopharmaceutical special topics, focusing on formulation problems, pediatric dosing, breast milk excretion, and adverse reactions; (3) molecular imaging and new radiopharmaceutical development; and (4) clinical PET procedures