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What is the typical range of alpha particles penetration in air?
What is the typical range of alpha particles penetration in air?
- 3 m
- 1 m
- 5 cm (correct)
- 1 km
What type of radiation is emitted by Technetium-99m?
What type of radiation is emitted by Technetium-99m?
- Beta particles
- Alpha particles
- Gamma rays (correct)
- Neutron particles
What is the purpose of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals?
What is the purpose of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals?
- To provide a therapeutic treatment
- To cause tissue damage by ionizing radiation
- To have a pharmacological effect
- To diagnose human diseases (correct)
What is the characteristic of beta particles?
What is the characteristic of beta particles?
What is the typical characteristic of alpha particles?
What is the typical characteristic of alpha particles?
What is the term used to describe atoms that are unstable and undergo rearrangements to release energy in the form of radiation?
What is the term used to describe atoms that are unstable and undergo rearrangements to release energy in the form of radiation?
What is the name of the specialty area of pharmacy practice that deals with the compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials?
What is the name of the specialty area of pharmacy practice that deals with the compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials?
What is the atomic number (Z) of an atom equivalent to?
What is the atomic number (Z) of an atom equivalent to?
What is the term used to describe atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?
What is the term used to describe atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?
What is the atomic mass (A) of an atom equivalent to?
What is the atomic mass (A) of an atom equivalent to?
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