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Nuclear Medicine and Radioisotopes

Questions covering nuclear medicine imaging, radio-pharmaceuticals, isotopes, radiation physics, and related medical terminology for entrance exam preparation.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one is the medical term used for bleeding while coughing?

  1. Hemoptysis
  2. Haematemesis
  3. Hematuria
  4. Malena
  5. Gingivitis
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

MUGA scan evaluates the function of _____________________.

  1. lungs
  2. kidneys
  3. liver
  4. brain
  5. heart
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which is the name of the radio-pharmaceutical used for bone imaging along with Tc99m?

  1. Tc-MDP
  2. Tc-Mebrofenin
  3. Tc-GHA
  4. Tc-DTPA
  5. Tc-MAG3
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which isotope is extensively used in nuclear medicine investigation along with radio-pharmaceuticals?

  1. TC99m
  2. Mo99
  3. Co60
  4. I 131 (Iodine)
  5. Ra88
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Nuclear diagnostic and imaging works on tracer principle in which radioisotope(s) are introduced in human body by various means. Which rays is emitted by the isotope(s) for imaging?

  1. Alpha and Positron
  2. Beta and Positron
  3. Gamma and Positron
  4. X-Rays
  5. Electron
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one of the following isotopes is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purpose?

  1. 131I
  2. 124I
  3. 135I
  4. 201Tl
  5. Tc99m
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following radio-pharmaceuticals is not used for mycardial perfusion imaging?

  1. 201Tl
  2. Tc99m - Sestamibi
  3. Tc99m - Tetrofosmin
  4. Tc99m - Tebroxime
  5. 131I
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the full form of term KERMA related to nuclear medicine?

  1. Kinetic Energy Released Per Unit Mass
  2. Kinetic Emission Released Per Unit Mass
  3. Kinetic Emission Required Per Unit Mass
  4. Kinetic Electron Released Per Unit Mass
  5. None of these
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a Beta emitter radio-isotope used in medicine for therapeutic purpose?

  1. 131I
  2. 67Ga
  3. 201 Tl
  4. Tc99m
  5. None of these
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the permissible dose limit for radiation workers recommended by ICRP?

  1. 20 mSv / Year
  2. 01 mSv / Year
  3. 30 mSv / Year
  4. 500 mSv / Year
  5. 150 mSv / Year
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a type of collimator used to enhance nuclear medicine imaging?

  1. Pinhole
  2. Parallel
  3. Converging
  4. Diverging
  5. None of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is incorrectly matched in terms of radio-pharmacy terms and its SI units?

  1. Radioactivity - Bq
  2. Exposure - CKg -1
  3. Dose - Gy
  4. Effective Dose - Sv
  5. Equivalent dose - MeV
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not possible when high energetic photons interacts with matter?

  1. Photoelectric effects
  2. Compton scattering.
  3. Pair production
  4. Photo-disintegration
  5. None of these
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