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ABVD chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Choose the most effective drug for mild intestinal amoebiasis and asymptomatic cyst passers
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diloxanide furoate is most effective for mild intestinal amoebiasis and asymptomatic cyst passers, targeting luminal amoebae.
Question 2 of 5
Leishmania donovani is susceptible to certain antifungal drugs because both fungi and Leishmania
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leishmania and fungi both have ergosterol in their membranes, making them susceptible to drugs like amphotericin B.
Question 3 of 5
Piperazine antagonizes the anthelmintic action of the following drug
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Piperazine and pyrantel pamoate have opposing effects on nematode muscle (relaxation vs. contraction), antagonizing each other.
Question 4 of 5
Thialbendazole is rarely used now because
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thiabendazole’s frequent incapacitating side effects (e.g., nausea, dizziness) limit its use compared to safer alternatives.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following drugs is used for dermatomycosis treatment:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Griseofulvin is specifically used for dermatomycosis (superficial fungal infections of skin, hair, and nails) by inhibiting fungal mitosis, unlike the others which target different fungi or bacteria.