The Best Way to Reduce Patient Radiation Exposure Is To

question 31

Multiple Choice

The best way to reduce patient radiation exposure is to:

• A) expose routine radiographs.
• B) determine the risk/benefit ratio prior to exposure.
• C) develop office policy for the maximum number of exposures permissible per patient.
• D) use evidence-based selection criteria for prescribing radiographs.

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