KVV E-Modules

Cancer is characterized by:

A: Normal cell growth B: Uncontrolled cell growth C: Reduced metabolism D: Normal cell death

Genetic mutations in cancer mainly disturb:

A: Digestion B: Blood circulation C: Cell cycle regulation D: Respiration

Which of the following normal cells are commonly affected by anticancer drugs?

A: Bone marrow cells B: Hair follicle cells C: Gastrointestinal mucosal cells D: All of the above

Gastrointestinal disturbances during chemotherapy occur due to damage to:

A: GI mucosal cells B: Liver cells C: Bone cells D: Muscle cells

Which of the following anticancer drugs is classified as an antimetabolite but is NOT a pyrimidine antagonist?

A: Cytarabine B: Capecitabine C: Methotrexate D: 5-Fluorouracil

A patient receiving chemotherapy develops alopecia and mucositis. The most likely explanation is:

A: Selective destruction of cancer cells B: Damage to rapidly dividing normal cells C: Increased protein synthesis D: Reduced blood flow to tissues

Which statement regarding anticancer drugs is TRUE?

A: They affect only malignant cells B: They mainly stimulate immune response C: They permanently cure all cancers D: They interfere with DNA, RNA synthesis, or mitosis

A 50-year-old woman receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer develops hair loss, oral ulcers, and low white blood cell count. These …

A: Selectively destroy cancer cells only B: Affect rapidly dividing normal cells C: Increase hormone production D: Decrease blood supply to tissues

A physician explains that a drug acts by damaging DNA and preventing cancer cell division. Which class of drugs best …

A: Antimetabolites B: Hormonal agents C: Alkylating agents D: Antibiotics

A patient receiving antimetabolite therapy is prescribed Fludarabine. Fludarabine belongs to:

A: Pyrimidine antagonists B: Platinum complexes C: Nitrosoureas D: Purine antagonists