Application of Radioactivity in medicine
1. What is the primary use of radioactive isotopes in medicine?
A) Food preservation
B) Diagnostics and treatment
C) Industrial applications
D) Archeological dating
Answer: B) Diagnostics and treatment
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2. Which of the following is a common radioisotope used in imaging studies?
A) Carbon-14
B) Iodine-131
C) Uranium-238
D) Cobalt-60
Answer: B) Iodine-131
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3. What type of radiation is emitted during the radioactive decay of certain isotopes used in
medical imaging?
A) Alpha particles
B) Beta particles
C) Gamma rays
D) All of the above
Answer: C) Gamma rays
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4. Which imaging technique utilizes positron emission tomography (PET)?
A) MRI
B) X-rays
C) Nuclear Medicine
D) CT Scan
Answer: C) Nuclear Medicine
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5. What is the therapeutic application of Iodine-131?
A) Treatment of thyroid cancer
B) Treatment of lung cancer
C) Treatment of skin disorders
D) Diagnosis of brain tumors
Answer: A) Treatment of thyroid cancer
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6. Radiotherapy primarily aims to...
A) Kill bacteria
B) Treat bacterial infections
C) Destroy cancer cells
D) Cure viral diseases
Answer: C) Destroy cancer cells
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7. Which of the following is a common side effect of radiation therapy?
A) Hair growth
B) Weight gain
C) Nausea and fatigue
D) Increased appetite
Answer: C) Nausea and fatigue
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8. Which radioisotope is commonly used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
A) Cesium-137
B) Cobalt-60
C) Palladium-103
D) Strontium-89
Answer: C) Palladium-103
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9. What is the main advantage of using radiopharmaceuticals in diagnosis?
A) They provide instant results
B) They are non-invasive and provide detailed images
C) They are less expensive than traditional methods
D) They can cure diseases
Answer: B) They are non-invasive and provide detailed images
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10. SPECT imaging involves the use of...
A) CT scans
B) Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
C) High-resolution ultrasound
D) X-ray fluoroscopy
Answer: B) Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
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11. Which of the following is NOT a radioisotope used in medicine?
A) Vanadium-48
B) Technetium-99m
C) Strontium-89
D) Radon-222
Answer: A) Vanadium-48
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12. Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy that involves...
A) Internal radiation sources
B) External beam radiation
C) Phototherapy
D) Chemotherapy
Answer: A) Internal radiation sources
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13. Which of the following is a potential risk associated with the use of radioactive
materials in medicine?
A) Enhanced imaging quality
B) Radiation exposure leading to secondary cancers
C) Improved drug efficacy
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Radiation exposure leading to secondary cancers
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14. What is the role of technetium-99m in diagnostics?
A) It is used for its therapeutic properties.
B) It is used as a tracer in various imaging studies.
C) It is used to treat bone pain.
D) None of the above
Answer: B) It is used as a tracer in various imaging studies.
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15. In which type of medical procedure is a radioactive seed implanted?
A) Bone marrow transplant
B) Brachytherapy
C) Organ transplant
D) Blood transfusion
Answer: B) Brachytherapy
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16. What is the purpose of using radioisotopes in cancer treatment?
A) To diagnose the cancer type
B) To stimulate the immune system
C) To directly kill cancerous cells
D) To prevent tumor growth
Answer: C) To directly kill cancerous cells
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17. Which imaging modality uses radiolabeled antibodies for cancer detection?
A) MRI
B) PET scan
C) Ultrasound
D) X-ray
Answer: B) PET scan
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18. What safety measure is often used when handling radioactive materials in hospitals?
A) Wearing regular gloves
B) Using lead shields and protective gear
C) Limiting the number of patients treated
D) No special measures are needed
Answer: B) Using lead shields and protective gear
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19. What does the term "half-life" refer to in radioactivity?
A) The time taken for a radioactive substance to become harmless
B) The time required for half of a radioactive isotope to decay
C) The duration of treatment with radioisotopes
D) The waiting time for imaging results
Answer: B) The time required for half of a radioactive isotope to decay
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20. Which organization regulates the use of radioactive materials in medicine in the United
States?
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
D) American Medical Association (AMA)
Answer: C) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). By – Madhav Singh Yadav