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ABVD chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
An agent used in treatment of infertility that blocks hypothalamic estrogen receptors preventing normal feedback inhibition of FSHRH & LHRH:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clomiphene blocks hypothalamic estrogen receptors, increasing GnRH, FSH, and LH to stimulate ovulation in infertility.
Question 2 of 5
Alendronate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alendronate (bisphosphonate) causes esophagitis and can impair renal function if not cleared properly.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs is not used in treatment of prostatic cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leuprolide in continuous form (not pulsatile) treats prostate cancer by suppressing testosterone. Ganirelix, flutamide, and degarelix are also used.
Question 4 of 5
The following statement is correct regarding ADH antagonists:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ADH antagonists (e.g., tolvaptan, conivaptan) treat SIADH by increasing water excretion, risking hyponatremia. Tolvaptan is V2-selective, conivaptan is V1/V2, demeclocycline is used (not replaced), and tolvaptan is oral.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are true about penicillins EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Penicillins are safe in pregnancy, cross the BBB in meningitis, and are prolonged by probenecid, but they’re not mixed with aminoglycosides in one bolus due to inactivation; they’re given separately.