Description : The isotope of Cobalt used for the treat- ment of cancer?
Last Answer : Cobalt 60
Description : Which isotope is used for the treatment of skin cancer ?
Last Answer : Phosphorous 32
Description : Isotope used for cancer treatment?
Description : The isotope of Phosphorous used for the treatment of blood cancer is?
Last Answer : Phosphorous-32
Description : Which isotope is used for the treatment of cancer ?
Last Answer : Cobalt60$
Description : How many protons will remain when cobalt isotope with atomic number 27 losses 3 electrons?
Last Answer : 110 to 114
Description : Consider the following and select the right option. (1) Oncology - study of cancer (2) Dermatology - study of skin diseases (3) Both are right (4) Both are wrong
Last Answer : (3) Both are right Explanation: Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Description : Which one of the following diseases is due to an allergic reaction? (a) Enteric fever (b) Skin cancer (c) Goitre (d) Hay fever
Last Answer : (d) Hay fever
Description : Ketosis is associated with the disease: (A) Nephritis (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Edema (D) Coronary artery diseases
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The following is true about use of prednisolone in malignant diseases except: A. It is curative in acute childhood leukaemia B. It is used in Hodgkin’s disease C. It controls hypercalcaemia in patients with bony metastasis D. It affords symptomatic relief in most cancer patients
Last Answer : A. It is curative in acute childhood leukaemia
Description : Smog leads to diseases of a) skin b)heart c)lungs d)stomach
Last Answer : c)lungs
Description : Dialysis is used for the treatment of-----? A. Kidney failure (Answer) B. Heart weakness C. Brain diseases D. None of these
Last Answer : A. Kidney failure (Answer)
Description : Which Isotope Destroys Cancer Cells ?
Last Answer : : The isotope cobalt _60 destroys cancer cells.
Description : Which one of these is a communicable disease? (1) Diabetes (2) Diphtheria (3) Arthritis (4) Cancer
Last Answer : (2) Diphtheria Explanation: Diphtheria is an acute an upper respiratory tract illness and infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is spread by direct physical contact or breathing the aerosolized secretions of infected individuals.
Description : The Rotavirus vaccine ROTOVAC developed by Indian scientists cures which disease? (1) Diarrohea (2) Cancer (3) Diabetes (4) Arthritis
Last Answer : (1) Diarrohea Explanation: Rotavirus vaccine is a vaccine used to protect against rotavirus infections, which are the leading cause of severe diarrhea among young children.
Last Answer : (2) Diphtheria Explanation: Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a facultative anaerobic, Grampositive bacterium. Diphtheria is a contagious disease ... with a bacteriophage that integrates the toxin-encoding genetic elements into the bacteria.
Description : A young medical student has come to you with complaints of oligomenorrrhea, hirsuitism and weight gain, ultrasound reveals bulky ovaries with sub-capsular cysts. Most likely diagnosis is: a) Ovarian ... syndrome. c) Polycystic ovarian disease. d) Diabetes mellitus. e) Pelvic inflammatory disease
Last Answer : c) Polycystic ovarian disease.
Description : Which one of these is a communicable disease ? (1) Diabetes (2) Diphtheria (3) Arthritis (4) Cancer
Last Answer : Diphtheria
Description : 16.20 Adrenocorticotropic hormone is primarily used for: A. Treatment of Addison’s disease B. Treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia C. Treatment of autoimmune diseases D. Diagnosis of pituitary-adrenal axis disorders
Last Answer : D. Diagnosis of pituitary-adrenal axis disorders
Description : Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease? (1) Cadmium (2) Chromium (3) Cobalt (4) Copper
Last Answer : (1) Cadmium Explanation: Itai-itai disease was the documented case of mass cadmium poisoning in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, starting around 1912. The cadmium poisoning caused softening of the bones and kidney ... damage. Itai-itai disease is known as one of the Four Big Pollution Diseases of Japan.
Description : Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease ? (1) Cadmium (2) Chromium (3) Cobalt (4) Copper
Last Answer : Cadmium
Description : The `.^(60)C` isotope decays with a half life of 5.3 years. How long would it take for 7/8 of a sample of 500 mg of `.^(60)Co` to disintegrate?
Last Answer : The `.^(60)C` isotope decays with a half life of 5.3 years. How long would it take for 7/8 of a sample ... B. 15.9 years C. 10.6 years D. 5.3 years
Description : Oral mucosa and skin pigmentation occurs in patient with:** A. Diabetes mellitus B. Addison’s disease C. Multiple myeloma D. Squamous cell carcinoma E. Bright’s disease F. Cushing’s disease
Last Answer : B. Addison’s disease
Description : Which isotope is used in the treatment of leukemia ?
Last Answer : Phosphate of phosphorus 32 is used in the treatment of leukemia .
Description : Isotope used for the treatment of Hyper- thyroidism?
Last Answer : Iodine 131
Description : Isotope used for the treatment of Leukaemia?
Last Answer : Gold 198
Description : What's the routine when it comes to skin cancer and and regular checkup after treatment in let's say in UK?
Last Answer : The general course of treatment is the same both in the U.S and in the UK. But the treatment depends upon the nature of the cancer and when discovered. The treatement for a basal cell carcinoma ... does not make sense unless you want to find a dermatologist and amke an appointmnet on your own.
Description : Which of the following statements about hypertension in diabetes patients is/are correct? A. Hypertension worsens the macrovascular disease of diabetes patients. B. Hypertension accelerates the ... single-drug therapy, are not indicated in the treatment of hypertension in diabetes patients.
Last Answer : Answer: ABCDE DISCUSSION: All of the answers listed are correct. By damaging endothelial cells, hypertension worsens macrovascular disease in all patients but especially in diabetics. Hypertension ... is not indicated because the chronic state of dehydration in such patients may become worse
Description : Depletion of ozone layer in the outer atmosphere may cause A. Lung cancer B. Skin cancer C. Bronchitis D. Heart disorder
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : According to the American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Status Classification System, a patient with severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating is noted to have physical status ... normal healthy patient d) P2 Classification P2 reflects a patient with mild systemic disease
Last Answer : a) P3 Classification P3 patients are those who have compensated heart failure, cirrhosis, or poorly controlled diabetes, for example.
Description : A patient with an acetone odour would be suspected suffering from: A. Heart disease B. Liver damage C. Diabetes
Last Answer : C. Diabetes
Description : Do the thieves who stole the Cobalt 60 deserve sympathy or the Darwin Award?
Last Answer : They are going to their own reward… and they can glow in the dark on the way there.
Description : What particle is emitted when Cobalt-60 decays to Nickel-60?
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Description : The half life of cobalt 60 is 5.3 yers after 10.6years how much of the original cobalt 60 remains?
Last Answer : One quarter-Apex
Description : Which rays are produced by cobalt-60 in industrial radiography ?
Last Answer : Gamma rays.
Description : Which of the following is generally used for induced mutagenesis in crop plants? (a) X-rays (b) UV (260 nm) (c) Gamma rays (from cobalt-60) (d) Alpha particles
Last Answer : (c) Gamma rays
Description : Cobalt - 60 is used as a source of __________ in medical therapy & industrial radiography. (A) X-rays (B) γ-rays (C) α-rays (D) β-rays
Last Answer : (B) γ-rays
Description : A 300mm diameter pipe, 5mm wall thickness is to be radiographed using the double wall single image technique. The source to be used is Iridium. Which of the following statements is true? a) ... problem with the technique d) Only the double wall, double image technique should be used with Iridium
Last Answer : c) There is no problem with the technique
Description : Which of the following commonly used radioactive isotopes has the longest half life? a) Iridium 192 b) Cobalt 60 c) Thulium 170 d) Ytterbium 169
Last Answer : b) Cobalt 60
Description : The principle behind a breeder reactor is: w) U-235 undergoes fission. x) U-238 is converted to Pu-239, which undergoes fission. y) Deuterium undergoes fission. z) Cobalt-60 undergoes fission.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- U-238 IS CONVERTED TO Pu-239, WHICH UNDERGOES FISSION.
Description : The radioactive element most commonly detected in humans is: w) potassium-40 x) cobalt-60 y) iodine-131 z) plutonium-238
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- POTASSIUM-40
Description : What radioactive element is routinely used in treating hyperthyroidism, and in reducing thyroid activity? w) Iron-59 x) Gold-198 y) Cobalt-60 z) Iodine-131
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- IODINE-131
Description : TLV of NO2 & NO exposure for the human being is 5 & 25 ppm respectively. Prolonged exposure of human being to NO2 causes (A) Skin disorder (B) Bronchitis (C) Bone disease (D) Cancer
Last Answer : (B) Bronchitis
Description : Rank the clinical scenarios in order of greatest likelihood of serious postoperative pulmonary complications. A. Transabdominal hysterectomy in an obese woman that requires 3 hours of anesthesia time. B. Right ... smoker. E. Modified radical mastectomy in a 58-year-old woman who is obese.
Last Answer : Answer: BDCAE DISCUSSION: If one considers the constellation of risk factors for pulmonary complications that is provided in tabular form in the accompanying chapter, one should ... is associated with relatively little postoperative pain, and provides free and unrestricted respiratory function
Description : Do you think the pharmaceutical companies are sufficiently motivated to find a cure or vaccine for major diseases (like diabetes) when they make so much more money by keeping people maintained on medications for their lifetimes?
Last Answer : No. Not at all. That’s why we did so much better when they were run by scientists instead of businessmen.
Description : Gluconeogenesis is increased in the following condition: (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diabetes Mellitus (C) Hypothyroidism (D) Liver diseases
Last Answer : B
Description : Padmasana, Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, Shalbhasana are helpful in curing which diseases? A-30. a) Stomach Diseases b) Diabetes c) Hernia d) Asthma
Last Answer : Stomach Diseases
Description : This drug, used for treatment of cardiac diseases, is obtained from the purple foxglove.
Last Answer : ANSWER: DIGITALIS
Description : Kidney disease in man is caused by the pollutant - (1) Cadmium (2) Iron (3) Cobalt (4) Carbon
Last Answer : (1) Cadmium Explanation: Cadmium (Cd), a by-product of zinc production, is one of the most toxic elements to which man can be exposed at work or in the environment. Once absorbed, Cd ... of accumulation. Cadmium accumulates in the kidneys and may sometimes cause kidney failure when it is in excess.
Description : Kidney disease in man is caused by the pollutant : (1) Cadmium (2) Iron (3) Cobalt (4) Carbon