ATI RN
Chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Terlipressin
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Terlipressin, a vasopressin analog, causes vasoconstriction, leading to facial pallor, used in esophageal varices.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the the following is used in acromegaly & in carcinoid syndrome:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Octreotide inhibits hormone secretion in acromegaly (GH) and carcinoid syndrome (serotonin, VIP), reducing symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs is penicillinase-resistant and given orally?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin V is penicillinase-resistant and oral, effective against streptococci. Ampicillin and amoxicillin are broader-spectrum, and Augmentin includes clavulanate.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the best drug for biliary infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cefoperazone is excreted in bile, making it ideal for biliary infections (e.g., cholangitis), unlike cefazolin, ampicillin, or gentamicin.
Question 5 of 5
The main reason for the limited use of chloramphenicol is high incidence of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chloramphenicol’s rare but severe aplastic anemia limits its use, outweighing other side effects like hepatotoxicity.