Nuclear pharmacy, Part II: Nuclear pharmacy practice today.
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OBJECTIVE Nuclear pharmacy is a specialty within the profession of pharmacy that focuses on the proper use of radiopharmaceuticals. This article reviews various features of contemporary nuclear pharmacy practice. After reading this article the nuclear medicine technologist should be able to: (a) describe nuclear pharmacy training and certification; (b) discuss nuclear pharmacy practice settings; (c) discuss nuclear pharmacy practice activities; (d) list professional organizations; and (e) describe activities associated with job satisfaction. In addition, the reader should be able to discuss regulatory issues of current concern.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of nuclear medicine technology
دوره 28 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000