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What is the expanded meaning of the term 'radiation dosimetry'?
What is the expanded meaning of the term 'radiation dosimetry'?
- Measurement of radiation dose only
- Determination of prescribed dose to maximize the tumor control probability
- Calculation of dose distribution in the human body
- Measurement of radiation dose and calculation of dose distribution (correct)
What is an external beam in the context of radiation dosimetry?
What is an external beam in the context of radiation dosimetry?
- A beam used for diagnostic and nuclear medicine imaging
- An ionizing radiation beam used for imaging purposes
- A beam originating in a radiation source located outside the patient (correct)
- A beam originating in a radiation source located inside the patient
What is the recommended overall accuracy in tumor dose delivery according to ICRU?
What is the recommended overall accuracy in tumor dose delivery according to ICRU?
- ±10%
- ±15%
- ±5% (correct)
- ±2%
Why is knowledge of the accurate dose to the patient important in diagnostic and nuclear medicine imaging?
Why is knowledge of the accurate dose to the patient important in diagnostic and nuclear medicine imaging?
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In which setting is the accurate absorbed dose delivered to the patient more critical?
In which setting is the accurate absorbed dose delivered to the patient more critical?
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