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What is the primary mechanism of action of nitrosoureas in cancer treatment?
What is the primary mechanism of action of nitrosoureas in cancer treatment?
- Inhibition of RNA polymerase
- Interference with metabolic pathways
- Inhibition of DNA repair enzymes
- Alkylation that inhibits replication (correct)
Cisplatin is associated with which of the following adverse effects?
Cisplatin is associated with which of the following adverse effects?
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Phototoxicity
- Myelosuppression (correct)
- Pulmonary fibrosis
What condition is Busulfan commonly used to treat?
What condition is Busulfan commonly used to treat?
- Brain tumors
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (correct)
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Which of the following is a neurotoxic side effect caused by Cisplatin?
Which of the following is a neurotoxic side effect caused by Cisplatin?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Dacarbazine?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Dacarbazine?
How do nitrosoureas typically target cancer cells?
How do nitrosoureas typically target cancer cells?
Carmustine and lomustine are used primarily for treating which type of cancer?
Carmustine and lomustine are used primarily for treating which type of cancer?
What treatment is indicated to neutralize the effects of hemorrhagic cystitis?
What treatment is indicated to neutralize the effects of hemorrhagic cystitis?
What is the main mechanism of action of macrolides like erythromycin?
What is the main mechanism of action of macrolides like erythromycin?
Which macrolide is particularly known for its prolonged half-life allowing for single-dose treatment effectiveness?
Which macrolide is particularly known for its prolonged half-life allowing for single-dose treatment effectiveness?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized indication for macrolides?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized indication for macrolides?
What is a notable adverse effect mainly associated with erythromycin?
What is a notable adverse effect mainly associated with erythromycin?
Which resistant strain is unlikely to be treated effectively with macrolides?
Which resistant strain is unlikely to be treated effectively with macrolides?
In terms of pharmacokinetics, how does azithromycin differ from erythromycin?
In terms of pharmacokinetics, how does azithromycin differ from erythromycin?
Which macrolide has the broadest spectrum of activity against respiratory pathogens?
Which macrolide has the broadest spectrum of activity against respiratory pathogens?
Which statement about the adverse effects is true concerning clarithromycin?
Which statement about the adverse effects is true concerning clarithromycin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of fosfomycin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of fosfomycin?
Which adverse effect is least likely to be associated with aztreonam?
Which adverse effect is least likely to be associated with aztreonam?
Which organism type is daptomycin particularly effective against?
Which organism type is daptomycin particularly effective against?
What is the mechanism of action for bacitracin?
What is the mechanism of action for bacitracin?
What is a significant risk associated with the use of cycloserine?
What is a significant risk associated with the use of cycloserine?
How does meropenem differ from imipenem regarding metabolism?
How does meropenem differ from imipenem regarding metabolism?
What is a notable side effect of ertapenem?
What is a notable side effect of ertapenem?
What is a common consequence of multiple dosing of fosfomycin?
What is a common consequence of multiple dosing of fosfomycin?
Study Notes
Chemotherapy Agents and Their Effects
- Cisplatin: Causes gastrointestinal distress, myelosuppression, alopecia, and sterility; can lead to CNS neurotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy.
- Busulfan: Used for chronic myelogenous leukemia; causes adrenal insufficiency, pulmonary fibrosis, and skin pigmentation.
- Nitrosoureas (Carmustine, Lomustine): Highly lipid-soluble, effective in brain tumor management; cause cytotoxic effects through DNA alkylation and inhibit RNA/protein synthesis; primarily affect dividing cells.
- Dacarbazine: Employed in Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment; side effects include alopecia, skin rash, gastrointestinal distress, myelosuppression, phototoxicity, and flu-like syndrome.
Antibiotics and Their Mechanisms
- Meropenem: Less likely to cause seizures compared to imipenem; not metabolized by renal dehydropeptidases.
- Ertapenem: Features a long half-life, though less effective against enterocci and Pseudomonas; intramuscular injection may cause pain.
- Aztreonam: Associated with gastrointestinal upset, vertigo, headache, and rare hepatotoxicity; no cross-allergenicity with penicillins.
- Fosfomycin: Antimetabolite that inhibits cytosolic enolpyruvate transferase, preventing formation of N-acetylmuramic acid; has a rapid resistance development and may be synergistic with antibiotics.
Specialized Antibiotics
- Bacitracin: Peptide antibiotic targeting cell wall synthesis in gram-positive organisms; nephrotoxic, restricted to topical use.
- Cycloserine: Blocks d-Ala incorporation in peptidoglycan; neurotoxic potential limits use to resistant tuberculosis cases.
- Daptomycin: Cyclic lipopeptide, effective against vancomycin-resistant enterococci and staphylococci; primarily eliminated by the kidneys.
Macrolides Overview
- Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin: Bind to the 50S ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis; effective against various bacterial infections.
- Erythromycin: Effective against Mycoplasma pneumoniae and others; major adverse effects include GI irritation and cholestatic hepatitis.
- Azithromycin: Similar spectrum but more active against H. influenzae and Neisseria; single-dose efficacy for certain infections due to prolonged half-life.
- Clarithromycin: Almost identical spectrum to erythromycin; also used for prophylaxis, though adverse effects mainly derive from erythromycin.
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This quiz focuses on different chemotherapy agents such as Cisplatin, Busulfan, and Nitrosoureas, highlighting their mechanisms, side effects, and applications in cancer treatment. Test your knowledge on how these drugs impact patients and their particular uses in various cancer types.
