Hazardous Drug Preparation Part 9

Question 1

Alkylating agents attach “alkyl groups,” or side chains, to the proteins within the ____ cell and interfere with their function

Answer 1

cancer

Question 2

Antitumor antibiotics interfere with the ____ acid (DNA) or ____ acid (RNA) synthesis

Answer 2

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA)

Question 3

Antimetabolites replace, compete with, or antagonize a metabolic or body function by interfering with a specific phase of ____

Answer 3

cell metabolism

Question 4

Hormones antagonize certain reproductive tumors and accessory tract organs by altering ____

Answer 4

hormonal balance

Question 5

Enzyme inhibitors interfere with ____ enzymes

Answer 5

tumor