Special Applications of Nuclear and Wave Phenomena — Quiz

Question 1

Which therapy is associated with light waves, but not sound waves?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cauterizing an incision or wound

Question 2

Which lists imaging techniques that use wave behaviors in order of increased risk of cancer from least risk to greatest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sonography, X-ray radiography, CT scan

Question 3

Why is the choice of a radiopharmaceutical important in radioisotope imaging?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The radiopharmaceutical must localize to the specific organ or tissue to be imaged.

Question 4

Which therapeutic application involves the placement of a pellet of radioactive material near a tumor?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

brachytherapy

Question 5

How can mechanical waves help in the treatment of cancer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Cells absorb chemotherapy drugs more easily after being treated with ultrasound.

Question 6

Which imaging technique uses sound waves rather than electromagnetic waves?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sonography

Question 7

How do radiography and fluoroscopy compare?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Each technique uses electromagnetic waves.

Question 8

Which imaging technique uses radiation that is emitted from the material being imaged?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

MRI

Question 9

Any radiation treatment has the potential to damage DNA in healthy cells. Which lists therapeutic uses of radiation based on the likelihood of affecting healthy cells in order from least likely to most likely?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

deep external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, radiopharmaceuticals

Question 10

How do radiography and sonography compare?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Radiography uses ionizing radiation, but sonography does not.

Special Applications of Nuclear and Wave Phenomena — Quiz Answers

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