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ABVD chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following agents increases phagocytosis by macrophages in patients with chronic granulomatous disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interferon-γ enhances macrophage phagocytosis in chronic granulomatous disease by boosting immune function.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is used in active immunization of children and combines bacterial toxoids with a bacterial antigen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) combines toxoids (diphtheria, tetanus) and a bacterial antigen (pertussis) for active immunization in children.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following compounds enhances immune function in vitro and in clinical trials decreases the symptoms of the common cold?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Echinacea is known to enhance immune function and has evidence of reducing common cold symptoms in clinical trials.
Question 4 of 5
In the management of patients with AIDS, the sulfonamides are often used in combination with inhibitors of folate reductase. However, such combinations have minimal activity against
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole has minimal activity against Treponema pallidum (syphilis), which requires penicillin or other drugs.
Question 5 of 5
A 54-year-old farmer has a 5-year history of frequent, recurrent, and very painful kidney stones. Appropriate chronic therapy for this man is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide reduces calcium excretion in urine, making it appropriate for chronic management of calcium-based kidney stones.