title: Problems associated with the clinical use of radiopharmaceuticals: a proposed classification system and troubleshooting guide.
abstract: Problems associated with the clinical use of radiopharmaceuticals can usually be classified into one of four categories: unusual imaging results, adverse reactions, unique difficulties encountered in special patient populations, and quality assurance failures. Each of these problem areas is briefly described and a guide for troubleshooting such problems is presented.
authors: University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA.
authors: W B
authors: WB
authors: Hladik
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Norenberg
mesh_terms: D016477:Artifacts; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D009683:Nuclear Medicine; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011878:Radiotherapy
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes