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What is Vinblastine primarily used to treat?

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Vinblastine is primarily used to treat various types of cancer, including Hodgkin’s lymphoma and testicular cancer.

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True or False: Paclitaxel is a plant-derived chemotherapy drug.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Etoposide is derived from ________.

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podophyllotoxin

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Which drug is known for its use in treating breast cancer and ovarian cancer?

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Paclitaxel

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What is the mechanism of action of Topotecan?

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Topotecan inhibits topoisomerase I, leading to DNA damage and apoptosis.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common side effect of Methotrexate? A) Nausea B) Hair growth C) Increased energy D) Weight gain

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A) Nausea

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What type of drug is Gemcitabine?

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Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog used as a chemotherapy agent.

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True or False: Teniposide is used primarily in the treatment of leukemia.

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True

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What is the primary action of Fluorouracil?

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Fluorouracil inhibits thymidylate synthase, disrupting DNA synthesis.

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Fill in the blank: Etoposide is often used in combination therapy for ________ cancer.

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lung

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Which drug is classified as an antimetabolite?

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Methotrexate

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Multiple Choice: Which agent is NOT a vinca alkaloid? A) Vincristine B) Vinblastine C) Paclitaxel D) Vinorelbine

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C) Paclitaxel

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What is the common route of administration for Paclitaxel?

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Paclitaxel is commonly administered intravenously.

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True or False: Gemcitabine can be used to treat pancreatic cancer.

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True

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What is a significant toxicity associated with Methotrexate?

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Methotrexate can cause myelosuppression.

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Fill in the blank: Topotecan is mainly indicated for ________ cancer.

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ovarian

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Which drug interacts with microtubules to inhibit cancer cell division?

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Paclitaxel

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What is the mechanism of action of Teniposide?

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Teniposide inhibits topoisomerase II, leading to DNA strand breaks.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a pyrimidine analog? A) Gemcitabine B) Vinblastine C) Etoposide D) Paclitaxel

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A) Gemcitabine

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What is the primary use of Etoposide?

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Etoposide is primarily used in the treatment of testicular cancer and small cell lung cancer.

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True or False: Fluorouracil is administered orally only.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Vinblastine is often used in combination with ________ for treating lymphomas.

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bleomycin

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Which drug is known for causing peripheral neuropathy as a side effect?

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Vincristine

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What type of cancer is Gemcitabine particularly effective against?

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Gemcitabine is particularly effective against pancreatic cancer.

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Multiple Choice: Which drug is a first-line treatment for advanced ovarian cancer? A) Topotecan B) Methotrexate C) Paclitaxel D) Etoposide

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C) Paclitaxel

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What is the role of Fluorouracil in cancer treatment?

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Fluorouracil is used to inhibit DNA synthesis in rapidly dividing cancer cells.

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What is Vinblastine primarily used to treat?

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Vinblastine is primarily used to treat various types of cancer, including Hodgkin’s lymphoma and testicular cancer.

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True or False: Paclitaxel is a plant-derived chemotherapy drug.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Etoposide is derived from ________.

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podophyllotoxin

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Which drug is known for its use in treating breast cancer and ovarian cancer?

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Paclitaxel

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What is the mechanism of action of Topotecan?

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Topotecan inhibits topoisomerase I, leading to DNA damage and apoptosis.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common side effect of Methotrexate? A) Nausea B) Hair growth C) Increased energy D) Weight gain

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A) Nausea

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What type of drug is Gemcitabine?

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Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog used as a chemotherapy agent.

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True or False: Teniposide is used primarily in the treatment of leukemia.

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True

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What is the primary action of Fluorouracil?

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Fluorouracil inhibits thymidylate synthase, disrupting DNA synthesis.

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Fill in the blank: Etoposide is often used in combination therapy for ________ cancer.

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lung

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Which drug is classified as an antimetabolite?

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Methotrexate

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Multiple Choice: Which agent is NOT a vinca alkaloid? A) Vincristine B) Vinblastine C) Paclitaxel D) Vinorelbine

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C) Paclitaxel

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What is the common route of administration for Paclitaxel?

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Paclitaxel is commonly administered intravenously.

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True or False: Gemcitabine can be used to treat pancreatic cancer.

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True

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What is a significant toxicity associated with Methotrexate?

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Methotrexate can cause myelosuppression.

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Fill in the blank: Topotecan is mainly indicated for ________ cancer.

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ovarian

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43
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Which drug interacts with microtubules to inhibit cancer cell division?

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Paclitaxel

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What is the mechanism of action of Teniposide?

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Teniposide inhibits topoisomerase II, leading to DNA strand breaks.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a pyrimidine analog? A) Gemcitabine B) Vinblastine C) Etoposide D) Paclitaxel

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A) Gemcitabine

46
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What is the primary use of Etoposide?

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Etoposide is primarily used in the treatment of testicular cancer and small cell lung cancer.

47
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True or False: Fluorouracil is administered orally only.

A

False

48
Q

Fill in the blank: Vinblastine is often used in combination with ________ for treating lymphomas.

A

bleomycin

49
Q

Which drug is known for causing peripheral neuropathy as a side effect?

A

Vincristine

50
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What type of cancer is Gemcitabine particularly effective against?

A

Gemcitabine is particularly effective against pancreatic cancer.

51
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Multiple Choice: Which drug is a first-line treatment for advanced ovarian cancer? A) Topotecan B) Methotrexate C) Paclitaxel D) Etoposide

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C) Paclitaxel

52
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What is the role of Fluorouracil in cancer treatment?

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Fluorouracil is used to inhibit DNA synthesis in rapidly dividing cancer cells.

53
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What are the two main types of cancer drugs based on their cell cycle specificity?

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Specific and Non-specific

Specific drugs target specific phases of the cell cycle, while non-specific drugs affect all phases.

54
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Name a class of cancer drugs derived from plants.

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Plant Alkaloids

Plant alkaloids include drugs like Vinblastine and Taxanes.

55
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What is the mechanism of action of Vinblastine?

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Binds to microtubules, preventing their function

This action interferes with spindle formation during cell division.

56
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Which drug is a taxane used in cancer treatment?

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Paclitaxel

Paclitaxel stabilizes microtubules and prevents their breakdown.

57
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What is the role of alkylating agents in cancer treatment?

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Alkylate DNA, causing cross-linking and preventing DNA replication

Examples include Busulfan and Nitrosoureas.

58
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Fill in the blank: _______ is an alkylating agent that binds to DNA and causes breakage.

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Nitrosoureas

Nitrosoureas can cross the blood-brain barrier due to their lipid solubility.

59
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Name one type of antibiotic used as a cancer drug.

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Anthracyclines

Examples include Doxorubicin and Daunorubicin.

60
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What is the mechanism of action of Anthracyclines?

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Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis, preventing replication

They also inhibit topoisomerase enzymes.

61
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True or False: Cisplatin is a type of alkylating agent.

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False

Cisplatin is a platinum-based drug that forms cross-links in DNA.

62
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What are the side effects associated with Doxorubicin?

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Cardiotoxicity and alopecia

These are common adverse effects of many anthracyclines.

63
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Which drug is known to inhibit thymidylate synthase?

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5-Fluorouracil

This inhibition affects DNA synthesis.

64
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What is the mechanism of action of Methotrexate?

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Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, blocking DNA synthesis

Methotrexate is used in various cancers and autoimmune diseases.

65
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Fill in the blank: _______ is a drug that prevents DNA synthesis by interfering with the synthesis of nucleotides.

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Gemcitabine

Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog used in cancer therapy.

66
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What class of drugs includes Teniposide (VM-26)?

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Podophyllotoxins

Podophyllotoxins inhibit topoisomerase II, leading to DNA damage.

67
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What is the primary target of alkylating agents?

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DNA

They alkylate guanine residues in DNA, leading to mutations.

68
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Name a common side effect of chemotherapy that affects the gastrointestinal tract.

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Nausea and vomiting

These are common side effects due to the toxicity of many cancer drugs.

69
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What is the drug class of vinblastine?

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Vinblastine is classified as a vinca alkaloid.

70
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What is the primary mechanism of action of vinblastine?

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Vinblastine inhibits microtubule formation, disrupting mitosis and leading to cell death.

71
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True or False: Vinblastine is used primarily in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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True.

72
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Fill in the blank: Vinblastine is often used in combination with other drugs in treatment regimens such as ______.

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CHOP.

73
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What are common side effects of vinblastine?

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Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and constipation.

74
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True or False: Vinblastine can cause peripheral neuropathy.

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False.

75
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What serious adverse effect is associated with vinblastine?

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Vinblastine can cause bone marrow suppression.

76
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Which type of cancer is vinblastine primarily used to treat?

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Vinblastine is primarily used to treat Hodgkin’s lymphoma and testicular cancer.

77
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a side effect of vinblastine? A) Constipation B) Respiratory distress C) Nausea D) Hair loss

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B) Respiratory distress.

78
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What is the route of administration for vinblastine?

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Vinblastine is administered intravenously.

79
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True or False: Vinblastine is a cell cycle-specific drug.

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True.

80
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Fill in the blank: The mechanism of action of vinblastine involves the disruption of ______ formation.

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microtubule.

81
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What is a potential long-term effect of vinblastine treatment?

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Potential long-term effects include the risk of secondary malignancies.

82
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common side effect of vinblastine? A) Diarrhea B) Weight gain C) Alopecia D) Hypertension

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C) Alopecia.

83
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Which organ system can be severely affected by vinblastine toxicity?

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The hematopoietic system.

84
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True or False: Vinblastine can lead to anaphylactic reactions.

A

True.

85
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What is the dosing adjustment needed for vinblastine in patients with hepatic impairment?

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Dosing may need to be reduced in patients with hepatic impairment.

86
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Fill in the blank: Vinblastine is contraindicated in patients with ______.

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severe bone marrow depression.

87
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What is the effect of vinblastine on mitosis?

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Vinblastine prevents the formation of the mitotic spindle, halting cell division.

88
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True or False: Vinblastine is effective against solid tumors.

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True.

89
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What is the importance of monitoring during vinblastine therapy?

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Monitoring is important to manage potential bone marrow suppression and other adverse effects.

90
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Multiple Choice: What can vinblastine cause that impacts the gastrointestinal system? A) Diarrhea B) Constipation C) Ulceration D) Hemorrhage

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B) Constipation.

91
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How does vinblastine affect white blood cell counts?

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Vinblastine can cause leukopenia, reducing white blood cell counts.

92
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Fill in the blank: The brand name for vinblastine is ______.

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Velban.

93
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What should be monitored to prevent complications in patients receiving vinblastine?

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Complete blood counts (CBC) should be monitored regularly.

94
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What are Erlotinib and Gefitinib classified as?

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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors

They are primarily used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

95
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How do Erlotinib and Gefitinib work?

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They block the activity of EGFR tyrosine kinase by binding to the ATP-binding site of EGFR

This prevents activation and downstream signaling pathways responsible for cell proliferation and survival.

96
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What type of therapy is Cetuximab?

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Monoclonal antibody

It specifically binds to the extracellular domain of the EGFR.

97
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What is the mechanism of action of Cetuximab?

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Blocks the binding of natural ligands to EGFR

This prevents receptor activation and inhibits dimerization of EGFR.

98
Q

What does Bevacizumab inhibit?

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

This is essential for blood vessel formation in tumors.

99
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What is the effect of Bevacizumab on tumor growth?

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Reduces blood supply to tumors

This action limits tumor growth and ability to spread.

100
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What type of inhibitor is Bortezomib?

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Proteasome inhibitor

It is used primarily to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma.

101
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What is the primary action of Bortezomib?

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Disrupts normal homeostatic mechanisms that maintain protein balance

This leads to accumulation of proteins within the cell.

102
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What is Sorafenib used to treat?

A

Advanced renal cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and thyroid carcinoma

It is a multi-kinase inhibitor.

103
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What receptors does Sorafenib target?

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Vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR-2 and VEGFR-3) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR-ß)

These are involved in tumor growth and angiogenesis.

104
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What is Brentuximab vedotin?

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An antibody-drug conjugate

It consists of a chimeric anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody attached to a microtubule inhibitor.

105
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What happens to the MMAE in Brentuximab vedotin after binding to CD30?

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It is released with the action of lysosomal enzymes on the linker

This occurs after internalization of the antibody-drug conjugate.

106
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What do anti-PD-1 antibodies, such as nivolumab and pembrolizumab, target?

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PD-1 on T cells

They block PD-L1/PD-1-mediated immune checkpoint signaling.

107
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What is the result of blocking PD-1 function?

A

Reactivation of T cells that exert cytotoxic function against tumor cells

This allows immune cells to recognize and counter tumor cells.

108
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Fill in the blank: Bevacizumab is used to inhibit _______.

A

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

109
Q

True or False: Sorafenib is a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

A

True

110
Q

Fill in the blank: Bortezomib is primarily used to treat _______.

A

Multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma

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