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Chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following antiviral agents is useful in prevention of influenza infection and in treatment of Parkinson's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amantadine prevents influenza A and treats Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The mechanism of antibacterial action of cephalosporins involves:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalosporins inhibit transpeptidation in bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs may be used in treatment of influenza:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Zanamivir (A), Amantadine (C), and Oseltamivir (D) are all used for influenza; the key lists A, C, D as correct, indicating multiple answers.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following effects is NOT induced by cytotoxic drugs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cytotoxic drugs impair wound healing, not accelerate it, due to cell proliferation inhibition.
Question 5 of 5
A patient develops antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis (AAPMC) in response to drug therapy. Which of the following was the most likely cause of this severe problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clindamycin is a common cause of C. difficile-associated pseudomembranous colitis.