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What are the general adverse effects of chemotherapy?
Chemotherapeutic drugs can cause a variety of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, and decreased immunity.
What is the definition of cancer?
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells, invasion of adjacent tissues, and spreading to other locations in the body.
How are cancers classified?
Cancers are classified based on the type of cell that the tumor resembles and is presumed to be the origin of the tumor.
What are the different types of cancers?
The different types of cancers include carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma and leukemia, germ cell tumor, and blastoma.
Why do cancer cells become fatal?
Cancer cells become fatal because they become abnormal and non-functional, leading to the destruction of healthy cells in the body.
This quiz covers the topic of chemotherapeutic drugs in pharmacology, specifically focusing on their action, adverse effects, and specific drugs used in cancer treatment. Test your knowledge on this important aspect of healthcare.
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