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ABVD chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cyclosporine is effective in organ transplantation. The immunosuppressant action of the drug appears to be due to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyclosporine inhibits interleukin gene transcription (e.g., IL-2) by blocking calcineurin, suppressing T-cell activation in transplantation.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following agents increases phagocytosis by macrophages in patients with chronic granulomatous disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interferon-γ enhances macrophage phagocytosis in chronic granulomatous disease by boosting immune function.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs or drug groups is not useful in the prevention of nausea and vomiting included by cancer chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketaserin, a serotonin 5-HT2 antagonist, is not typically used for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, unlike the others listed.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is used in active immunization of children and combines bacterial toxoids with a bacterial antigen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) combines toxoids (diphtheria, tetanus) and a bacterial antigen (pertussis) for active immunization in children.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following compounds enhances immune function in vitro and in clinical trials decreases the symptoms of the common cold?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Echinacea is known to enhance immune function and has evidence of reducing common cold symptoms in clinical trials.