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Which of the following medication classifications is not considered a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent?

Alkylating agents.

Antitumor antibiotics.

Opiate antagonists.

Antimetabolites.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale

Alkylating agents are cytotoxic and work by damaging DNA, preventing cancer cell replication.

Choice B rationale

Antitumor antibiotics are cytotoxic and interfere with DNA or RNA synthesis, inhibiting cancer cell growth.

Choice C rationale

Opiate antagonists are not used in cancer treatment but to reverse opioid overdoses by blocking opioid receptors.

Choice D rationale

Antimetabolites are cytotoxic and interfere with DNA and RNA growth by substituting for the normal building blocks of RNA and DNA.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Supplements alone are not sufficient to treat cancer. They may be used as supportive care but not as primary treatment.

Choice B rationale

Late detection reduces treatment options and effectiveness, leading to poorer outcomes for cancer patients.

Choice C rationale

Herbal remedies alone do not have scientifically proven efficacy in treating cancer and should not replace conventional treatments.

Choice D rationale

Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill or inhibit cancer cell growth, making it a primary treatment for many cancers, including pancreatic cancer. .

A. Digoxin. B. Spironolactone. C. Furosemide. D. Captopril.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used for heart failure and arrhythmias, not a diuretic.

Choice B rationale

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, preventing hypokalemia.

Choice C rationale

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion.

Choice D rationale

Captopril is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension and heart failure, not a diuretic.

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Which of the following medication classifications is not considered a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent?

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is C

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