Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Works by disrupting the cycle of cell replication.
A
Chemotherapy
2
Q
Interfere with DNA replication to lead to cancer cell death or dysfunction.
A
Alkylating Agents
3
Q
Replace compounds that cancer cells need to grow and/or replicate.
A
Antimetabolites
4
Q
Agents of microbial origin that are used to prevent or delay cell replication.
A
Antineoplastic antibiotics
5
Q
Interfere with growth of hormone-stimlulated tumors.
A
Antineoplastic Hormones
6
Q
Stimulate cells of the immune system to boost attacks on cancer cells.
A
Interleukins
7
Q
Prevent cell division.
A
Mitotic Inhibitors
8
Q
Prevent formation of chromosome spindles necessary for cell duplication.
A
Vinca Alkaloids
