Full Description
Reinforce your understanding of radiation therapy and prepare for the Registry exam! Mosby's Radiation Therapy Study Guide and Exam Review, Second Edition, is both a study companion for Washington and Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy and a superior review for the ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification Exam. This completely updated edition reflects the latest exam specifications and features an easy-to-read format that presents information in concise bullets and tables. More than 2,000 total multiple-choice questions in Registry format provide a realistic testing experience to prepare you for the real exam.
NEW! Quality control procedures and guidelines for linear accelerators
NEW! Fractionation and protraction considerations
UPDATED! Content reflects the latest ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification Exam Specifications
UPDATED! Radiation Protection and Safety and Overview of Cancer, Imaging and Management Modalities chapters offer the most current information in these key areas
EXPANDED! Charge-capture and record keeping content enhances the Oncology Patient Care chapter
EXPANDED! Additional cross-sectional images provide anatomy review and reinforce treatment planning concepts
More than 2,000 multiple-choice questions in Registry format in the text and on the companion Evolve website provide a realistic exam experience
Complete coverage helps you prepare for the ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification Exam
Content review in outline and tabular format provides a concise recap of the material you need to know to succeed on the exam
Exercises at the end of each section offer engaging, active review opportunities
Contents
1 Overview of Cancer, Imaging, and Management Modalities
2 Radiation Therapy Physics
3 Radiation Biology
4 Radiation Protection and Safety
5 Radiation Therapy Equipment and Quality Assurance
6 Treatment Planning
7 Oncology Patient Care
8 Clinical Applications in Radiation Therapy
