#1
What is the purpose of antiemetic medications in oncology chemotherapy?
To stimulate appetite
To prevent nausea and vomiting
To reduce pain
To boost the immune system
#2
Which chemotherapy-related side effect is characterized by a decrease in white blood cell count?
Neuropathy
Anemia
Thrombocytopenia
Leukopenia
#3
In oncology chemotherapy, what does the term 'adjuvant therapy' refer to?
Primary cancer treatment
Additional treatment after the main therapy
Palliative care
Preventive measures before cancer diagnosis
#4
Which of the following is a common method to administer chemotherapy drugs?
Oral tablets
Intramuscular injections
Intravenous infusions
Topical creams
#5
What is the primary goal of palliative chemotherapy?
Achieving complete remission
Alleviating symptoms and improving quality of life
Preventing cancer recurrence
Enhancing overall survival
#6
What is the primary purpose of maintenance chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
Eliminating residual cancer cells after surgery
Providing relief from pain
Preventing cancer recurrence
Alleviating chemotherapy side effects
#7
Which class of chemotherapy drugs primarily targets rapidly dividing cells?
Alkylating agents
Antimetabolites
Topoisomerase inhibitors
Mitotic inhibitors
#8
What is the purpose of hematopoietic growth factors in chemotherapy?
To enhance chemotherapy effectiveness
To stimulate red blood cell production
To induce apoptosis in cancer cells
To reduce chemotherapy side effects
#9
What is the primary mechanism of action of anthracycline chemotherapy drugs?
Inhibition of DNA synthesis
Stimulation of apoptosis
Inhibition of microtubule formation
Blocking topoisomerase activity
#10
What is the role of ondansetron in oncology chemotherapy?
Enhancing tumor response
Preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Stimulating red blood cell production
Inducing apoptosis in cancer cells
#11
What is the primary purpose of radiation therapy in conjunction with chemotherapy?
To enhance immune response
To reduce pain
To target cancer cells locally
To boost appetite
#12
What is the purpose of growth factor support in chemotherapy?
To stimulate cancer cell growth
To support normal tissue recovery
To induce apoptosis in cancer cells
To reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea
#13
Which of the following is an example of a platinum-based chemotherapy drug?
Cyclophosphamide
Methotrexate
Cisplatin
Paclitaxel
#14
Which chemotherapy drug class is known for causing peripheral neuropathy as a common side effect?
Antimetabolites
Taxanes
Alkylating agents
Platinum-based drugs
#15
Which laboratory parameter is monitored to assess the potential nephrotoxicity of certain chemotherapy drugs?
Liver enzymes
Creatinine clearance
Lipid profile
Serum electrolytes
#16
Which chemotherapy drug is commonly associated with the side effect of hand-foot syndrome?
Fluorouracil (5-FU)
Doxorubicin
Vincristine
Carboplatin
#17
In oncology, what is the purpose of neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
Prevent recurrence after surgery
Shrink tumors before surgery
Provide pain relief
Support the immune system
#18
Which chemotherapy drug class is known for causing cardiotoxicity as a potential side effect?
Taxanes
Alkylating agents
Anthracyclines
Antimetabolites