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What is the benefit of pulse therapy compared to continuous therapy?
Decrease exposure to drugs
What is the purpose of rescue therapy?
To replenish deficiencies caused by therapy
What is the function of folinic acid in rescue therapy?
To rapidly reverse the effects of methotrexate
What is the purpose of acetylcysteine in rescue therapy?
To expel dead cells from the respiratory tract
What is the mechanism of action of ondansetron in rescue therapy?
5-HT3 receptor antagonist
What is the purpose of allopurinol in rescue therapy?
To excrete uric acid generated by cell lysis
What is the purpose of bisphosphonates in rescue therapy?
To correct osteoporosis caused by corticosteroids
What is the benefit of using pulse therapy compared to continuous therapy in terms of host toxicities?
Decrease host toxicities
What is the role of recruitment therapy?
To increase cellular immunity
What is the purpose of combination therapy in cancer treatment?
To potentiate cytotoxic effects
Test your knowledge on the principles of anticancer therapy, including goals of cancer treatment, treatment protocols, and classification of anticancer drugs. Learn about the common adverse drug reactions and principles of cancer chemotherapy.
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