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Describe different pathological conditions of the musculoskeletal
system to include neoplasms, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, arthritis,
trauma, Legg-Perthes disease, aseptic necrosis, and other forms of
pathology. (I)
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Describe different pathological conditions of the respiratory system
to include primary and secondary neoplasms, emphysema, pneumonia,
pulmonary embolism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, infectious
disease, pulmonary edema, asthma, and other forms of pathology. (II)
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Describe different pathological conditions of the cardiac system to
include coronary heart disease, congenital abnormalities, valve
disease, infectious disease, pericardial effusion, arteriosclerosis,
hypertensive heart disease, aneurysms, and other specific forms of
pathology. (III)
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Describe pathological conditions of the endocrine system to include
hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, neoplasm, goiter, hyperfunctioning
and hypofunctioning parathyroid gland, hypoadrenalism,
hyperadrenalism, and other specific forms of pathology. (IV)
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Describe different pathological conditions of the digestive system to
include malabsorption syndrome, neoplasms, Meckel's Diverticulum,
salivary gland disorders, gastritis, pancreatitis, gastroesophageal
reflux, gastrointestinal bleeding, and other specific forms of
pathology. (V)
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Describe different pathological conditions of the hepatobiliary system
to include infections, circulatory disorders, cirrhosis,
cholecystitis, neoplasms, hepatitis, congenital abnormalities, and
other specific forms of pathology. (VI)
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Describe different pathological conditions of the genitourinary system
to include neoplasms, glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, vascular
disease, polycystic disease, obstruction, trauma, disorders due to
transplantation, renal failure, epididymitis, orchitis, torsion,
neoplasms, and other specific forms of pathology. (VII)
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Describe different pathological conditions of the brain to include
hydrocephalus, C.S.F. leakage, cerebral atrophy, trauma, vascular
disease, congenital conditions, infections, rhinorrhea, otorrhea, and
other specific forms of pathology. (VIII)
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Describe the following nonorgan imaging studies to include combined
liver/lung, breast, dacroscintigraphy, radionuclide venography,
antibody imaging, in-vitro, LeVeen shunt procedures, and other special
organ systems. (IX)
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Describe the specific pathology treated through therapeutic nuclear
medicine techniques to include hyperthyroidism, thyroid carcinoma,
euthyroid heart disease, polycythemia vera, chronic leukemia,
malignant lymphoma, metastatic bone disease, malignant pericardial
effusion, malignant peritoneal effusion, malignant pleural effusion,
ovarian carcinoma, and other forms of pathology. (X)
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Describe the indications, preparation, quality control, and biological
behavior of the radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine
therapeutic procedures. (XI)
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Explain nuclear medicine therapeutic procedures to include patient
preparation, personnel and laboratory preparation, administration of
the radiopharmaceutical, post-therapeutic procedures, special
considerations, and radiation safety. (XII)
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Describe fundamental principles of Positron Emission Tomography
(P.E.T.) imaging to include theory, equipment, radiopharmaceuticals,
indications, and applications. (XIII)
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Describe other imaging modalities to include radiography, ultrasound,
computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance. (XIV)
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