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NCLEX questions on chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following drugs have cross sensitivity with penicillin, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarithromycin, a macrolide, does not cross-react with penicillin, unlike the beta-lactams listed.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following antiviral drugs is effective against hepatitis B and C infections:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interferon is effective against hepatitis B and C.
Question 3 of 5
Patients taking this drug might be advised to test their vision by reading the small print in the newspaper from time to time. This drug is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, requiring vision monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The drug used in severe intestinal or hepatic amebiasis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metronidazole is the drug of choice for severe amebiasis, including hepatic abscesses.
Question 5 of 5
Disturbance of vitamin K-dependent clotting function is associated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cefamandole can interfere with vitamin K-dependent clotting, increasing bleeding risk.