cytotoxic drugs and breast cancer Flashcards
1
Q
are cytotoxic drugs used before and after surgery
A
yes
2
Q
what does the drug doxorubicin do to the DNA of a cell
A
damages cell DNA and interrupts DNA and RNA synthesis
3
Q
an anthracycline-type anticancer
antibiotic) ( cytotoxic drugs)
A
doxorubicin
4
Q
what does the drug Cyclophosphamide do to cell division
A
inhibits cell division
5
Q
name of drug that is an alkylating agent and a cytotoxic drug
A
cyclophosphamide
6
Q
the drug paclitaxel interferes with the formation of cells so that the cells cannot complete _____ during cell division
A
so cells cannot complete mitosis during cell division
7
Q
name of drug that is a mitotic inhibitor and cytotoxic drug
A
paclitaxel
