Which of the Following Is a Side Effect of Radiation

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a side effect of radiation therapy that is not also a side effect of chemotherapy?

• A) nausea, vomiting
• B) dry, red, irritated skin and/or blisters
• C) diarrhea
• D) fatigue and weakness
• E) weight loss and hair loss

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to responses like increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Toxic Conditions

States of health compromised by the presence of harmful substances in the body, leading to adverse effects.

Tachycardia

An abnormally rapid heart rate, often defined as a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults.

Repolarize

A process by which a cell restores its negative internal charge relative to the outside, typically after an action potential in neurons.