Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Which populations were used as sources of data on the incidence of radiation-induced cancer?
A
- Atomic bomb survivors
- Medically exposed patients
- Occupational exposed personnel
- Populations who received high natural background exposure
2
Q
What are the limitations on epidemiologic studies?
A
- Failure to control experimental groups
- Insufficient observation periods
- Using improper control groups
- Deficient or Incorrect health records
3
Q
Which of the following describes radiation damage that increases the probability of causing a late effect but will not increase the severity of the effect?
A
Stochastic
4
Q
What dose-response relationship does Radiation-induced leukemia have?
A
linear-nonthreshold dose relationship
5
Q
What dose-response relationship does Skin cancer have?
A
threshold
6
Q
What dose-response relationship does Thyroid cancer have?
A
linear nonthreshold
7
Q
What dose-response relationship does Osteosarcoma have?
A
linear-quadratic
8
Q
What dose-response relationship does lung cancer have?
A
linear-nonthreshold
