10 Questions
What is the typical range of alpha particles penetration in air?
5 cm
What type of radiation is emitted by Technetium-99m?
Gamma rays
What is the purpose of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals?
To diagnose human diseases
What is the characteristic of beta particles?
They are fast and light
What is the typical characteristic of alpha particles?
They have a low penetrating power and ionize atoms strongly
What is the term used to describe atoms that are unstable and undergo rearrangements to release energy in the form of radiation?
Radionuclides
What is the name of the specialty area of pharmacy practice that deals with the compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials?
Nuclear Pharmacy
What is the atomic number (Z) of an atom equivalent to?
Number of protons in the nucleus
What is the term used to describe atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?
Isotopes
What is the atomic mass (A) of an atom equivalent to?
Sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
Learn the basics of radiopharmacy, a specialty area of pharmacy practice that deals with the compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Understand the atomic structure and the role of protons, neutrons, and electrons in radiopharmaceuticals.
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