Patient Release (therapy) – answer TEDE < 0.5rem (5mSv)
TEDE to other individual < 0.1 rem (1mSv) with written instructions
Palliative therapy:
Sr-89 Chloride - answer CA+ analog that rapidly clears out of blood and localizes in
areas of osteogenesis
repeated every 12 weeks
Palliative therapy:
Sm-153 Lexidronam - answer BONE CANCER
phosphate compound
repeat t(x) every 12 weeks
Palliative therapy:
P-32 Sodium Phosphate - answer BONE CANCER
accumulation in hydroxyapatite crytal of bone and non-osseous tissue
Repeat every 12 weeks
Palliative Therapy:
Y-90 Zevalin - answerMonoclonal antibody
Radioimmunotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Rituximab infusion
Zevalin 10 min infusion
Dose < 32mCi
Palliative Therapy:
Y-90 Microspheres - answerLIVER CANCER
glass microspheres (20-30um)
MAA shunting prior to therapy
Palliative Therapy:
Ra-223 Dichloride (Xofigo) - answerProstate cancer
administration every 4 weeks for 6 weeks (6 injections)
Wipe test trigger level - answer22,000dpm/100cm^2
RSO must be notified
Restricted area - answerRadiation limit > 2mrem in any one hour
Unrestricted area - answerRad limit < 2mRem in any one hour
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