Cancer Agents Quiz
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which class of drugs targets the HER2/NEU receptor?

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

    What is the primary goal of neoadjuvant chemotherapy?

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

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

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

    What is the cardinal rule in chemotherapy?

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

    Which drug class is commonly used for adjuvant chemotherapy?

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

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