Nichole's Board Exam Review (Kendall's Review, 2016 Flashcards
Why do you angle the gantry to treat S/C?
to spare the spinal cord & esophagus
Why is there a filter in a film badge?
The filters allow discrimination between different types & energies of radiation.
What’s an isotope?
Same number of protons, different number of neutrons.
What is a common presenting symptom of ovarian cancer?
ascites (abdominal swelling caused by accumulation of fluid)
When making a mask, what are the two most crucial anatomical parts?
chin and nose
Which of the following is the most radiosensitive? osteosarcoma teratoma dysgerminoma esophagus
dysgerminoma
The lateral lasers are off 1 cm below iso. You set up for prostate small arc.
geographic miss
Most radiosensitive weeks of gestation (the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth
6-12 weeks (1st trimester)
Most likely cause of a germ cell?
undescended testicle (cryptorchidism)
What sinus is most likely to get mets?
maxillary
Why does a TBI use a beam spoiler?
To increase the skin dose
