Question 1
In a standard four-field box technique for pelvic treatment, what is the primary advantage of using lateral fields in addition to AP/PA fields?
Correct Answer:
Improved dose homogeneity and reduced dose to anterior/posterior normal structures
Question 2
What is the tissue–phantom ratio (TPR) used to determine in treatment planning?
Correct Answer:
The ratio of dose at a given depth to dose at a reference depth for the same source-to-point distance
Question 3
Which imaging modality is considered the gold standard for electron density information used in dose calculation algorithms?
Correct Answer:
CT simulation
Question 4
In brachytherapy, what does the term 'dwell time' refer to?
Correct Answer:
The duration a radioactive source remains at a specific position within an applicator
Question 5
What is the purpose of the inverse square law in radiation therapy dose calculations?
Correct Answer:
To calculate how radiation dose changes with distance from a point source
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CMD Practice Questions - Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) Exam

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