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What is the primary action of alkylating agents in chemotherapy?

• Inhibit protein synthesis

✔✔ B. Interfere with DNA replication

• Block cell division
• Enhance immune response

Which chemotherapy agent is commonly used for breast cancer treatment?

• Methotrexate

✔✔ B. Doxorubicin

• Cyclophosphamide
• Vincristine

What is a common side effect of chemotherapy?

• Increased appetite

✔✔ B. Nausea and vomiting 1 / 4

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• Hair growth
• Insomnia

Which chemotherapy drug is known for being a platinum-based compound?✔✔ A. Cisplatin

• Methotrexate
• Tamoxifen
• 5-Fluorouracil

How do antimetabolites work in cancer treatment?

• They block the repair of DNA

✔✔ B. They mimic the body's normal metabolic processes to interfere with DNA and RNA synthesis

• They enhance tumor blood flow
• They suppress the immune system

What is the mechanism of action of taxanes like paclitaxel?

• Inhibit RNA transcription 2 / 4

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✔✔ B. Stabilize microtubules and prevent cell division

• Induce DNA repair
• Increase apoptosis

Which chemotherapy agent is most commonly associated with cardiotoxicity?

• Cyclophosphamide

✔✔ B. Doxorubicin

• Methotrexate
• Vinblastine

What is the role of corticosteroids in chemotherapy treatment?✔✔ A. Reduce inflammation and prevent nausea

• Promote hair growth
• Kill cancer cells directly
• Increase immune cell activity

Which class of chemotherapy drugs does methotrexate belong to?

• Alkylating agents 3 / 4

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✔✔ B. Antimetabolites

• Taxanes
• Plant alkaloids

Which chemotherapy agent is often used in combination with other drugs for treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?✔✔ A. Vincristine

• Tamoxifen
• 5-Fluorouracil
• Cyclophosphamide

What is a potential side effect of vincristine?

• Nephrotoxicity

✔✔ B. Peripheral neuropathy

• Hemorrhage
• Hepatotoxicity

Which chemotherapy agent can cause significant hair loss in patients?

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