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Which type of cancer drug targets the epidermal growth factor receptor?

  • Gonadal hormone antagonists
  • Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) (correct)
  • Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs)
  • Aromatase inhibitors

What is the primary goal of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?

  • To prevent cancer recurrence
  • To reduce tumor size
  • To relieve cancer symptoms
  • To kill cancer cells (correct)

Which drug class is commonly used for adjuvant chemotherapy?

  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogs
  • Antitumor antibiotics
  • Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs)
  • Aromatase inhibitors (correct)

What is the cardinal rule in chemotherapy?

<p>To balance efficacy and toxicity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which growth factor do Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) inhibitors target?

<p>Vascular endothelial growth factor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs targets the HER2/NEU receptor?

<p>Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of neoadjuvant chemotherapy?

<p>Shrinking the tumor before surgery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class targets the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)?

<p>Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cardinal rule in chemotherapy?

<p>Balancing the benefits and risks of chemotherapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class is commonly used for adjuvant chemotherapy?

<p>Aromatase inhibitors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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