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NUCLEAR MEDICINE Frequently Asked Questions Will I glow in the dark? No, patients do not glow in the dark after the radioactive product is administered. Gamma rays are emitted and photographed with a special gamma camera. Is this a dye? No, the radioactive product administered is different than the dye received for CAT Scanning or X-ray. It is not iodinated and allergic reactions are very minimal. Will I have to take my clothes off? Most of the time, the patient will not need to take his or her clothes off. Other times, however, clothes will need to be removed to enable better access for imaging (heart imaging for example). Will I be able to eat or drive after my nuclear medicine test? Following the nuclear medicine study, patients can continue with their normal daily activities, including eating or driving. There are no adverse effects to the radioactive product. If a patient receives a relaxant (Ativan), he or she will not be allowed to drive home.  Back to top |
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