A 3-part illustration depicting a radioactivity measurement device and radioactive-labeled package, a patient receiving radioligand therapy, and a male health care professional disposing of waste in a radioactivelabeled waste bin.

Providing and administering RLT

This section of the Novartis RLT Institute is designed to help health care professionals (HCPs) understand radiation safety procedures for providing and administering radioligand therapies (RLTs) manufactured by Novartis. It is based on guidelines from regulatory agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Topics include safe transport, administration, and postadministration protocols to prepare the patient and room for subsequent use.

Assessment

Knowledge Check

Use the following multiple-choice questions to assess your understanding of this section.

Question 1 of 5

True or False: The standard journey of a dose is check-in, dose preparation, infusion, discharge and decay.1-8