This book provides a comprehensive examination of abdominal imaging, focusing on quality, safety, and dose optimization. The text details advancements and best practices in nuclear medicine technology, encompassing patient care, instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, and federal regulations. It offers in-depth coverage of imaging ten major body systems, alongside radionuclide therapy, and includes updated information on radiopharmaceuticals, regulations, and procedures. New primers on radiation physics, advanced nuclear cardiology, and MR/PET/MR imaging are also featured, along with introductions to pharmacology, health informatics, and research methods.

This text is structured to serve as a detailed overview for nuclear medicine technology professionals, likely offering a rigorous review for certification examinations. Its comprehensive scope, covering patient care, instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, regulations, and specific imaging systems, suggests a focus on practical application and technical accuracy. The inclusion of hundreds of self-evaluation questions and answers, along with expanded practice exams, indicates a strong pedagogical design aimed at reinforcing learning and assessing knowledge retention for those preparing for national certification.