Antimicrobials — Flashcards

Flashcard 251: Anthracyclines are used to treat _____ blood cell neoplasias

Answer: white

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Flashcard 252: _____ inhibits the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, which catalyzes the conversion of dihydroorotate to orotic acid (pyrimidine synthesis).

Answer: Leflunomide

Flashcard 253: What drugs are characterized by binding to an ulcer base and providing physical protection? _____

Answer: Bismuth, sucralfate

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Flashcard 254: Which antitumor monoclonal antibody targets HER2 (c-erbB2)? _____

Answer: trastuzumab (herceptin)

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Flashcard 255: Valproic acid is a(n) _____ spectrum anti-epileptic

Answer: broad

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Flashcard 256: Unlike most other antimetabolites (which are S-phase specific), cladribine is _____.

Answer: cell cycle non-specific

Extra: Indicated for Hairy Cell Leukemia. It resists degradation by adenosine deaminase, allowing it to reach high intracellular concentrations.

Flashcard 257: Carbamazepine is associated with _____ toxicity as an adverse effect

Answer: liver

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Flashcard 258: Which phase of the cell cycle does azathioprine act at? _____

Answer: S phase

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Flashcard 259: Quaternary amines work by _____ of cell membranes

Answer: impairing permeability

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Flashcard 260: Ipilimumab and Pembrolizumab are monoclonal antibodies that work by downregulating _____ mechanisms *bonus: their respective targets:

Answer: immune tolerance

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