The Dosage of Technetium-99m for Myocardial Imaging Is 280 μCi/kg

question 6

Multiple Choice

The dosage of technetium-99m for myocardial imaging is 280 μCi/kg of body weight.How many mCi should be given to a patient weighing 65 kg?

• A)0.0043 mCi
• B)4.3 mCi
• C)18 mCi
• D)230 mCi
• E)1.8 × mCi

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