Radiopharmaceuticals: Biology of Radiation and Side Effects

Bone marrow transplant can be used to treat acute radiation syndrome (ARS) if only the following organs/cells are affected:

• Bone marrow and lymphocytes.

• Stomach and bone marrow.

• Nerve and brain.

• Intestine and colon.

• Brain and bone marrow.

An example of stochastic effect due to radiation exposure is___________.

• cataract.

• skin erythema.

• sterility.

• leukemia.

• loss of hair.

The following is most likely to occur if a pregnant woman is exposed to radiation during the first week of conception:

• Fetus with functional abnormalities.

• Miscarriage.

• Development of cancer in fetus.

• Development abnormalities of fetus.

The most common side effect of albumin particulates Lugol's iodine is classified as type____.

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

The side effects due to transient high blood level following rapid injection of radiopharmaceuticals is categorized as type_______.

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.