Which of the Following Is NOT a Criterion for Use

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for use of a compound in intravenous diagnosis or therapy?

• A)The compound must be soluble in blood if injected intravenously.
• B)The compound must be unstable.
• C)The compound must be stable enough to avoid elimination from the body.
• D)Radionuclides used in medicine must have short half-lives.
• E)Nuclide selection is governed by the toxicity of the parent compound.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

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Allocative Efficiency

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Corrective Tax

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