Doxorubicin Uses and Adverse Effects Quiz
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Which drug is associated with bladder toxicity?

  • Antimetabolites
  • Carboplatin
  • Oxaliplatin
  • Cisplatin (correct)
  • What specific toxic effect is associated with Cyclophosphamide?

  • Cardiotoxicity
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Renal failure
  • Bladder toxicity (correct)
  • Which anticancer drug is known to cause alopecia?

  • Antimetabolites
  • Oxaliplatin
  • Carboplatin
  • Cisplatin (correct)
  • What is a particular toxicity associated with Doxorubicin?

    <p>Cardiotoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug can lead to 'tumour lysis syndrome' and renal failure due to rapid tumor cell lysis?

    <p>Cisplatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential resistance mechanism against anticancer drugs?

    <p>Increased P-glycoprotein activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is dose-limiting for Doxorubicin?

    <p>Cardiotoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a side effect of Bleomycin that is dose-limiting?

    <p>Pulmonary toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug inhibits mitosis by causing M-phase arrest?

    <p>Vinblastine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect of Vinca alkaloids?

    <p>Alopecia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anticancer drug is associated with an increased risk of congestive heart failure when combined with Trastuzumab?

    <p>Doxorubicin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug may decrease the cardiotoxicity of Doxorubicin?

    <p>Dexrazoxane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cytotoxic drug is Cisplatin?

    <p>Alkylating agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Antimetabolites?

    <p>They affect nucleic acid function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carboplatin belongs to which class of cytotoxic drugs?

    <p>Platinum Compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect of most anticancer drugs, including Cisplatin and Carboplatin?

    <p>Nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among Cisplatin, Oxaliplatin, Carboplatin, which one is a derivative of platinum?

    <p>All of them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is specifically attributed to Oxaliplatin?

    <p>Neurotoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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