The Recommended Dosage of I-131 for a Test Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

The recommended dosage of I-131 for a test is of body weight. How many mCi should be given to a 55 kg patient?

• A) 13.8 mCi
• B) 0.076 mCi
• C) 230 mCi
• D) 760 mCi
• E) 0.23 mCi

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