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9. A pancreatic SBRT patient has excellent vertebral body alignment, but implanted fiducials are displaced 8 mm from the planned position. What should take priority when allowed by protocol?

18. Which abdominal treatment site is especially affected by stomach and bowel filling changes?

11. Which respiratory motion management strategy is listed for abdominal tumors?

A treatment plan is expected to irradiate a large portion of the colon. Which dose is closest to the classic TD 5/5 for the whole colon?

16. Which change may significantly affect target position in pancreatic or upper abdominal SBRT cases?

12. Which technique may be used to reduce or manage abdominal respiratory motion during treatment?

40. Of the following, which abdominal IGRT concept is most appropriate?

8. The phrase ‘fiducials beat fuzzy soft tissue’ means that fiducials generally:

This is a short answer question and must be hand graded once the due date has passed. You can answer these questions in whichever way you see fit however they typically range from 1 word – 1 sentence.  The hepatic artery has a blood clot, what would happen and why? 

15. A liver treatment CBCT shows the diaphragm higher than expected compared with simulation. What is the most appropriate interpretation?