Side effects of radiation Flashcards
1
Q
Erythema
A
2000-3000 cGy
2
Q
Dry desquamation
A
3000-4000 cGy
3
Q
Moist desquamtion
A
4000 cGY
4
Q
EPILATION/Alopecia
(hair loss)
A
temporary : 2000 cGy
Permanent: 4500 cGy
5
Q
Mouth changes: stomatitis, Temporary: xerostomia, mucositis, taste alterations
A
temporary : 2000-3000 cGy
permanent: 4000 - 5000 cGy
6
Q
pharyngitis
A
2000-3000 cGy
7
Q
laryngitis
A
4000 cGy
8
Q
esophagitis
A
2000-3000 cGy
9
Q
Faint erythema
A
1600 cGy
10
Q
Faint erythema
A
1600 cGy
11
Q
nausea and vomiting
A
1000-2000 cGy
12
Q
Diarrhea/ Colic
A
2000-5000 cGy
13
Q
Cystitis
A
3000 - 4000 cGy
14
Q
Cataracts
A
total dose of 1000 cGy
single dose 200 cGy
15
Q
Sterility of testis
A
Temporary <500 cGy
Permanent : > 500 cGy
