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A life-threatening reaction to Iodinated contrast media, anaphylactic shock, manifests early symptoms that include: Dysphagia Itching of palms and soles Constriction of the throat

The effect of radiation on tissue is influenced by: Radiation Type Volume of tissue irradiated Fractionation Total dose

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You are starting treatment for a non-English speaking patient. What is the best approach as a therapist?

An example of an analgesic drug is:

During a Hodgkin’s disease treatment, a platelet count of about ________ or less will most often require an interruption of treatment or necessitate a platelet infusion. 150,000 100,000 50,000

You have calculated a treatment that has a 45 degree physical wedge in the beam.  The treating therapist forgets to put the wedge into the beam and notifies physics staff after treatment has been completed.   How would this affect the daily dose to patient?

List the following blood components in order from most sensitive to least sensitive. 1. platelets 2. leukocytes              3. lymphocytes                      4. erythrocytes

Which of the following is an ideal position for good body mechanics when lifting?

When choosing the scan field of view (SFOV) from a scout image, the therapist is controlling: 1. diameter of data acquisition 2. # of activated detectors within the array 3. correction factors for the specific area of anatomic interest