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iveyjurea

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What chemotherapeutic agent is classified as an antitumor antibiotic?
 
  a. Cisplatin (Platinol AQ)
  b. Vincristine (Oncovin)
  c. Methotrexate (Texall)
  d. Daunorubicin (Cerubidine)

Question 2

What side effect commonly occurs with corticosteroid (prednisone) therapy?
 
  a. Alopecia
  b. Anorexia
  c. Nausea and vomiting
  d. Susceptibility to infection


abctaiwan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Daunorubicin is an antitumor antibiotic. Cisplatin is classified as an alkylating agent. Vincristine is a plant alkaloid. Methotrexate is an antimetabolite.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Corticosteroids have immunosuppressive effects. Children who are taking prednisone are susceptible to infections. Hair loss is not a side effect of corticosteroid therapy. Children taking corticosteroids have increased appetites. Gastric irritation, not nausea and vomiting, is a potential side effect. The medicine should be given with food.


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