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ABVD chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs is used for dermatomycosis treatment:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Griseofulvin is specifically used for dermatomycosis (superficial fungal infections of skin, hair, and nails) by inhibiting fungal mitosis, unlike the others which target different fungi or bacteria.
Question 2 of 5
Amphotericin B has the following unwanted effects:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amphotericin B is nephrotoxic (causing renal impairment) and can cause anemia due to bone marrow suppression, unlike the other listed effects which are less common.
Question 3 of 5
Mechanism of Rifampin action is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin binds to DNA-dependent RNA polymerase in bacteria, inhibiting RNA synthesis, a critical step in TB treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The drug, inhibiting viral DNA synthesis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acyclovir inhibits viral DNA polymerase after being activated by viral thymidine kinase, halting DNA synthesis in herpes viruses.
Question 5 of 5
The drug of choice for herpes and cytomegalovirus treatment:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acyclovir is the primary treatment for herpes simplex virus (HSV), though less effective against CMV (where ganciclovir is preferred), but it’s the best match among options.