One of the Most Common Radioactive Materials Used in Nuclear

question 177

Multiple Choice

One of the most common radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine procedures is:

• A)xenon.
• B)iodine 131.
• C)thallium.
• D)technetium 99m.

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Definitions:

Occlusive Barrier

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

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Incomplete Evacuation

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