CME REVIEW 188 Q&A

The first laser use was - Answer- Ruby What is laser light - Answer- Monochromatic light Name the plastic container used to dispose of used needles/probes - Answer- Isolyser The object that absorbs the light and laser it's called - Answer- Chromophore Laser target or chromosome is - Answer- Melanin What is the acronym for LASER - Answer- A light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation What is the ruby wavelength - Answer- 694.3 nm Because the laser uses rapid pulse shortwave energy is most often compared to - Answer- Flash thermolysis The state of an atom, just below a higher excited state, which an electron occupies momentarily before destabilizing and emitting light( the upper of the two lasing levels) is called - Answer- Metastable This states that light absorption is required for an effect in tissue - Answer- Grotthus Draper law In laser without absorption there is - Answer- No effect in the tissue What is the term for redness of the skin - Answer- Erythema The longer the wavelength the - Answer- Deeper penetration of laser Time exposed to laser or clinical effects of light and energy to be delivered in milliseconds - Answer- Pulse duration/width Minimum spot size for laser hair removal - Answer- 3-5 mm Which laser uses exogenous carbón - Answer- NdYag What compound is formed at the positive pole for galvanic - Answer- Hydrochloric acid During laser treatment, what is the most important piece of protective equipment needed by everyone within the treatment area - Answer- Goggles