ATI RN
Chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Emetine is used in the treatment of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emetine is used to treat amebiasis, particularly severe cases like amoebic dysentery or liver abscess.
Question 2 of 5
A drug that is very effective in the treatment of tinea versicolor is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clotrimazole is highly effective against tinea versicolor, a fungal infection caused by Malassezia.
Question 3 of 5
The most effective single chemotherapeutic agent of those indicated, in the treatement of tuberculosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Streptomycin was historically the most effective single agent against TB among these options, though now used in combinations.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following diarrhoeas is consistently benefited by antimicrobial therapy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cholera is consistently benefited by antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline), reducing severity and duration.
Question 5 of 5
To be effective in ulcerative colitis, 5-aminosalicylic acid has to be given as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 5-ASA is effective in ulcerative colitis via all these delivery methods, targeting the colon specifically.