Chemotherapy Drug Knowledge Quiz
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Which compounds penetrate the CNS and inhibit replication?

  • Nitrosoureas (correct)
  • Hemorrhagic cysts
  • Phosphoramide mustard
  • Acrolein
  • What are the active compounds of cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide that react with DNA?

  • Phosphoramide mustard and acrolein (correct)
  • Nitrosoureas and hemorrhagic cysts
  • Carmustine and lomustine
  • Acrolein and bladder toxicity
  • Which compound is associated with bladder toxicity?

  • Carmustine
  • Acrolein (correct)
  • Phosphoramide mustard
  • Lomustine
  • Study Notes

    Anticancer Compounds and CNS Penetration

    • Certain compounds can penetrate the CNS (Central Nervous System) and inhibit replication of cancer cells.

    Active Metabolites of Cyclophosphamide and Ifosfamide

    • The active compounds of cyclophosphamide are aldophosphamide and phosphoramide mustard, which react with DNA to inhibit cancer cell growth.
    • The active compounds of ifosfamide are aldophosphamide and isophosphoramide mustard, which also react with DNA to inhibit cancer cell growth.

    Compounds Associated with Bladder Toxicity

    • Ifosfamide is associated with bladder toxicity, which can lead to hemorrhagic cystitis.

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    Test your knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and their mechanisms of action with this quiz. Learn about the active compounds, toxicities, and penetration of certain drugs into the central nervous system.

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