radioisotopes Flashcards
1
Q
cesium 137
A
30 years
2
Q
iodine 125
A
58.4 days
3
Q
cobalt 60
A
5.27 years
4
Q
radium 226
A
1622 years
5
Q
gold
A
2.7 days
6
Q
iridium 192
A
59.4 days
7
Q
palladium 103
A
17 days
8
Q
treat metastatic prostate
A
strontium and samarium
9
Q
permanent brachytherapy for prostate
A
iodine, palladium, gold
10
Q
Strontium 90
A
28.8 days
11
Q
Iodine 131
A
8 days
