Topical And I/L antiviral drugs Flashcards
1
Q
5-FU is incorporated into DNA
A
F
RNA
2
Q
5-FU is a purine analog
A
F
Pyrimidine
3
Q
5-FU blocks thymidylate reductase
A
F
Thymidylate synthetase
4
Q
Bleomycin represents group of sulfur containing glycopeptide cytotoxic antibiotics
A
T
5
Q
Bleomycin affects protein synthesis
A
T
6
Q
Bleomycin works by binding to HPV
A
F
7
Q
Bleomycin acts during the M and G2 phases of the cell cycle by binding to DNA
A
T
8
Q
Podophyllin’s most active ingredient and cytodestructive agent is podophyllotoxin
A
T
9
Q
How does podophyllotoxin work ?
A
Binds reversibly to tubulin and arrests cells in metaphase
10
Q
Podophyllin is not contraindicated in pregnancy
A
F
11
Q
Trichloroacetic acid works by causing hydrolysis of cellular proteins leading to inflammation and cell death
A
T
12
Q
Cantharadin has direct viral effect
A
F
