ATI RN
Chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Iodoxuridine is indicated in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iodoxuridine is indicated for herpes simplex keratitis, applied topically to the eye.
Question 2 of 5
Choose the correct statement about amantadine
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amantadine is used prophylactically during influenza A2 epidemics by blocking viral uncoating.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs is a causal prophylactic for falciparum malaria and suppressive prophylactic for vivax malaria
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chloroguanide (proguanil) acts as a causal prophylactic for P. falciparum and suppressive prophylactic for P. vivax.
Question 4 of 5
Chemoprophylaxis of malaria is recommended for the following category of subjects
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chemoprophylaxis is recommended for travelers from nonendemic to endemic areas to prevent malaria.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following drugs is suitable for treatment of malaria during pregnancy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chloroquine is considered safe and effective for malaria treatment during pregnancy.