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OverviewPatients undergoing diagnostic imaging studies often receive a variety of pharmaceutical agents as part of the imaging procedure. Traditionally, pharmacists have had limited opportunity to be involved with these agents, but this trend is changing. Today there is increasing interest in pharmacist involvement. With recent changes in regulatory oversight of medication management and heightened attention by accreditation bodies, pharmacists need a better understanding of the use of pharmacologic agents in this area of patient care. Diagnostic Imaging for Pharmacists will provide practicing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and radiology department personnel with a basic understanding of the pharmaceuticals used as part of the imaging process. The book presents practical information, not covered in most pharmacy school curricula, on diagnostic imaging techniques and the proper use, indications, and routes of administration for each pharmacologic agent. KEY FEATURES: The 13 chapters, with 10 contributing authors, provide: An introduction to each of the following imaging modalities: x-ray, nuclear medicine and PET imaging, MRI, and ultrasound. Detailed information on the use of specific pharmaceuticals in each modality. Background information on the use of ionizing radiation in x-ray and nuclear medicine imaging. Regulations on the medical use of ionizing radiation. Discussion of the risk and concerns associated with the use of radiation in imaging studies. More than 50 figures, including actual images obtained with the various modalities, illustrating the concepts discussed. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Blaine Templar Smith , Kara D. WeathermanPublisher: American Pharmacists Association Imprint: American Pharmacists Association ISBN: 9781582121536ISBN 10: 1582121532 Pages: 273 Publication Date: 31 January 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Contributors 1. Diagnostic Imaging and the Role of the Pharmacist 2. Introduction to Ionizing Radiation 3. Review of Imaging Procedures Using X-Rays 4. Adjunct Agents Used in X-Ray Imaging: Contrast Media 5. Review of Imaging Procedures Using Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography 6. Radiopharmaceuticals Used in Nuclear Medicine Imaging 7. Radiopharmaceuticals Used in Positron Emission Tomogra- phy Imaging 8. Adjunct Agents Used in Nuclear Medicine Imaging: Nonra- dioactive Pharmaceuticals 9. Review of Imaging Procedures Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging 10. Adjunct Agents Used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Con- trast Media 11. Review of Imaging Procedures Using Ultrasound 12. Adjunct Agents Used in Ultrasound Imaging: Contrast Media 13. Regulations Associated with the Use of Ionizing Radiation Index Color PlatesReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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