Dr. MGR University AUGUST 2014 Question Paper
Subject : PAPER II – RADIATION BIOLOGY AND RADIATION SAFETY IN
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
[LF 0212] Sub. Code: 2122B.Sc. NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
THIRD YEAR
PAPER II – RADIATION BIOLOGY AND RADIATION SAFETY IN
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 802122
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (3 x 10 = 30)
1. Write about the choice of radiopharmaceutical for the clinical situation
and the equipments in hand in your hospital.
2. Write in detail absorbed dose from any three diagnostic or therapeutic
nuclear medicine procedures.
3. Explain biological effects of radiation.
II. Write notes on: (8 x 5 = 40)
1. Explain background radiation.
2. Nuclear medicine and pregnant women.
3. Annual personnel dose limits for radiation workers as per AERB rules.
4. Define the terms; absorbed dose, equivalent dose, effective dose
5. How do you ensure the workplace is free of contamination?
6. The mechanism of cell killing.
7. Explain cell cycle.
8. Risk versus benefits of radiation in nuclear medicine.
III. Short Answers on: (10 x 3 = 30)
1. Stochastic effects.
2. Electromagnetic spectrum
3. Radioprotectors.
4. Difference between photons and charged particle interaction with matter.
5. Define LET. What is the LET for different types of radiation?
6. Lethal damage.
7. What is RBE? What is the RBE for different types of radiation?
8. Effects of radiation on embryo.
9. Structure of DNA.
10. Protective clothing.
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Dr. MGR University AUGUST 2015 Question Paper
Subject : PAPER II – RADIATION BIOLOGY AND RADIATION SAFETY IN
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
[LH 0815] Sub. Code: 2122B.Sc. NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
THIRD YEAR
PAPER II – RADIATION BIOLOGY AND RADIATION SAFETY IN
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 802122
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (3 x 10 = 30)
1. Describe the effects of radiation on embryo.
2. Enumerate the maximum permissible levels of radiation to public & radiation workers
(Whole body and organs).
3. Explain in detail the various personnel radiation monitoring devices for
radiation workers.
II. Write notes on: (8 x 5 = 40)
1. Principle of contamination clothing disposal in N.M.
2. Electromagnetic spectrum.
3. Define LET and mention the LET for various types of radiation.
4. Carcinogenesis due to radiation.
5. What is RBE and mention the same for various types of radiation?
6. LD50/60.
7. Define absorbed dose, equivalent dose and effective dose.
8. Mechanism of cell killing.
III. Short Answers on: (10 x 3 = 30)
1. Mediums of radiation detection.
2. Ionizing radiation.
3. Interaction of ionizing radiation with matter.
4. FDG storage container.
5. Properties of bet particles.
6. Examples of nonionizing radiation.
7. I=Ioe-µX.
8. Contraindications for high dose I131 therapy.
9. What is Radiation sickness?
10. Duration of fetal period.
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