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erika

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The radioactive chemical given to a patient for a PET scan is called:
 
  A) contrast medium.
  B) ion.
  C) tracer.
  D) curie.

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT treat disease with ionizing radiation?
 
  A) Radiotherapy
  B) Cobalt treatment
  C) Radiation therapy
  D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) A contrast medium is a dye or barium.
B) An ion is an atomic particle that carries an electrical charge.
C) Correct.
D) A curie is a unit of radioactivity.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Correct. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive imaging technique.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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