Chemotherapy Principles and Administration Quiz
Test your knowledge on chemotherapy principles, drugs, side effects, and administration with these quiz questions.
#1
Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy?
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Muscle pain
Dry mouth
#2
Which route of administration is commonly used for chemotherapy drugs?
Oral
Intravenous
Topical
Subcutaneous
#3
Which drug is commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit DNA synthesis?
Paclitaxel
Cisplatin
Fluorouracil
Doxorubicin
#4
What is the purpose of combination chemotherapy?
To reduce the overall treatment duration
To target cancer cells at different stages of the cell cycle
To minimize side effects
To lower the cost of treatment
#5
What is the purpose of premedication before chemotherapy?
To enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs
To prevent allergic reactions and reduce side effects
To induce temporary remission of cancer
To minimize drug interactions
#6
Which of the following is a common chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer?
#7
Which chemotherapy drug is associated with the side effect of peripheral neuropathy?
Cyclophosphamide
Vincristine
Bleomycin
Etoposide
#8
What is the mechanism of action of alkylating agents in chemotherapy?
Inhibit topoisomerase
Interfere with microtubule function
Cross-link DNA strands
Inhibit DNA synthesis
#9
What is the purpose of dose intensity in chemotherapy?
To maximize drug concentration in the bloodstream
To minimize the occurrence of side effects
To maintain therapeutic efficacy by administering drugs at optimal intervals
To increase the overall duration of treatment
#10
What is the primary goal of neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
To eradicate micrometastases
To improve surgical outcomes by shrinking tumors before surgery
To prevent cancer recurrence after initial treatment
To provide palliative care for advanced cancer
#11
What is the mechanism of action of antimetabolites in chemotherapy?
Inhibit topoisomerase
Inhibit DNA synthesis by mimicking nucleotides
Stabilize microtubules
Activate proapoptotic pathways
#12
What is the purpose of hematopoietic growth factors in chemotherapy?
To stimulate the growth of cancer cells
To enhance the production of red and white blood cells
To induce apoptosis in cancer cells
To inhibit the immune response
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