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What is the primary purpose of chemotherapy?
To destroy ineffective agents or microorganisms and inhibit the growth of malignant cells
Which term refers to drugs used to prevent or treat infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal drugs?
Antimicrobial or anti-infective
What is the primary characteristic of antibiotics?
They are substances produced by various species of microorganisms that suppress/inhibit the growth of other microorganisms
What do antiviral drugs primarily target?
Viral infections
What is the main purpose of antifungal drugs?
To treat fungal infections
Test your knowledge about the introduction to chemotherapeutic drugs, including their use, function, and selective toxicity. This quiz covers the basics of chemotherapy and its agents.
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