Isotopes with Which of the Following Half-Lives Are Most Useful

question 109

Multiple Choice

Isotopes with which of the following half-lives are most useful in medical therapy?

• A) seconds to minutes
• B) minutes to hours
• C) hours to days
• D) days to years

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Definitions:

Relapse

A return to a previous state of illness or negative behavior after a period of improvement.

Valproate

A drug frequently prescribed for controlling seizures, managing bipolar disorder, and preventing migraine headaches.

Lithium

A chemical element used as a medication to treat and prevent episodes of mania in people with bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes.