A patient undergoes external irradiation with Co-60 for treatment of cancer. Which of the following would you NOT expect to observe as a result of this type of treatment?
A)diarrhea
B)hair loss
C)bone marrow destruction
D)altered blood chemistry

Question

A patient undergoes external irradiation with Co-60 for treatment of cancer.  Which of the following would you NOT expect to observe as a result of this type of treatment?
A)diarrhea
B)hair loss
C)bone marrow destruction
D)altered blood chemistry

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Co-60 irradiation primarily affects rapidly dividing cells, such as those in the gastrointestinal tract and hair follicles, leading to diarrhea and hair loss. Bone marrow destruction is less common with external beam radiation compared to systemic treatments like chemotherapy.

A Patient Undergoes External Irradiation with Co-60 for Treatment of Cancer. Which