The Recommended Dosage of I-131 for a Test Is 4

question 22

Multiple Choice

The recommended dosage of I-131 for a test is 4.2 microcuries per kg of body weight. How many millicuries should be given to a 55 kg patient? (1 mCi = 1000 μCi)

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

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