Radiology Fundamentals Course

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What type of radiation is used in radiation therapy to treat cancer?

Ionizing radiation

What is the main goal of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?

To cause damage to cancerous cells while minimizing the risk to surrounding healthy tissue

What is the name of the radiation discovered by Roentgen in 1895?

X-rays

What are the two main techniques used in radiation therapy to treat cancer?

Teletherapy and brachytherapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of radiation therapy on cancerous cells?

It causes the cancerous cells to stop reproducing and thus the tumor shrinks Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of a beta particle?

+1 or -1 charge Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?

Ionizing radiation has higher energy, while non-ionizing radiation has lower energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of radiation therapy on healthy cells?

Healthy cells can also be damaged by radiation therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the radiology course?

Understanding the concept of Radiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of learning terminology specific to Radiology?

To use it in verbal and written communication with patients, family, staff and peers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of radiation safety education?

To demonstrate and discuss radiation safety including radiation biology and waste disposal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of radiology in medicine?

Diagnosis of a wide spectrum of specific diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is Radiology defined as?

The branch of medical science dealing with medical imaging using x-ray machines or other such radiation devices and also techniques that do not involve ionizing radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key skills that students should be able to demonstrate by the end of the radiology course?

Applying knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences to determine imaging studies Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the topics covered in the radiology course?

Radiologic Imaging Modalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of learning about radiologic imaging modalities?

To determine which imaging studies are most appropriate to the care of patients Signup and view all the answers

What is radiation?

An energy in the form of electromagnetic waves or particulate matter Signup and view all the answers

What are the two categories of radiation sources?

Natural and Man-Made Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of radiation from outer space?

The sun and stars Signup and view all the answers

What is albedo?

A measure of how well a surface reflects insolation Signup and view all the answers

Where is radioactive material found in nature?

In soil, water, and vegetation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to some radioactive materials that are ingested?

They are ingested with food and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of internal radiation in the human body?

40K Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of radiology in modern medicine?

It is difficult to imagine clinical medicine without it Signup and view all the answers

What type of genetic mutation occurs due to cell damage of the reproductive organs?

Genetic Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of cells that are most sensitive to radiation?

They are rapidly dividing Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of DNA damage in rapidly dividing cells?

Death of cell or organism Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the indirect action of radiation on a water molecule?

Radiation ionizes a water molecule Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the combination of H radicals in a cell?

Hydrogen gas is produced Signup and view all the answers

What type of effects are caused by the damaging action of *OH and peroxide on cell membranes, proteins, and DNA?

Stochastic effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the possibility of treatment for damage caused by *OH and peroxide?

Antioxidants Signup and view all the answers

What type of effect is death of a cell or organism due to radiation?

Deterministic effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the threshold eye dose for cataracts caused by beta or gamma radiation?

200 rads Signup and view all the answers

At what dose of photon or beta radiation does reddening of the skin (erythema) occur?

300 rads Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose of neutron radiation that can cause cataracts?

60 rads Signup and view all the answers

At what dose of radiation do blood changes almost certainly occur?

50 rads Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the Hemopoietic Syndrome?

Depression or ablation of the bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the radiation dose of 1000 rads or more?

Destruction of the intestinal epithelium and bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of radiation protection and safety?

To proactively manage radiation risks Signup and view all the answers

What is RSMS?

Radiation Safety Management System Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Objectives

Understand the concept of Radiology
Learn radiology terminology and its application in verbal and written communication
Understand the relationship between basic and clinical sciences in Radiology
Apply knowledge in determining the most appropriate imaging studies for patient care
Demonstrate radiation safety, including radiation biology, dosimetry, and exposure limits

Definition of Radiology

Radiology is the branch of medical science dealing with medical imaging
It uses x-ray machines or other radiation devices, as well as non-ionizing techniques like MRI and ultrasound

Sources of Radiation

Natural sources:
- Cosmic radiation from outer space
- Terrestrial radiation from the earth's crust and atmosphere
- Internal radiation from radioactive materials within the body (e.g., 40K, 14C, 210Pb)
Man-made sources:
- Radiation from medical and industrial applications

Radiation in Medicine

Radiation therapy uses ionizing radiation to treat cancer
Two techniques in radiation therapy: teletherapy and brachytherapy
Aim of radiation therapy: to cause damage to cancerous cells while minimizing risk to surrounding healthy tissue

Types of Radiation

Ionizing radiation: high-energy electromagnetic waves (gamma) or heavy particles (beta and alpha) that can pull electrons from their orbits
Non-ionizing radiation: lower-energy electromagnetic waves that can excite electrons but not pull them from their orbits

Biological Effects of Radiation

Genetic effects: appear in later generations due to cell damage in reproductive organs
Somatic effects: appear in the irradiated individual, either immediate or delayed
Cells most sensitive to radiation: rapidly dividing, undifferentiated, and with long mitotic future

Radiation Protection and Safety

Radiation protection is "reactive" while radiation safety is "proactive" and indicates positive gain
Radiation cannot be merely controlled, but rather managed through a system approach
RSMS (Radiation Safety Management System) involves the interaction of five major elements to achieve set goals

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