Cancer Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the primary purpose of cancer drugs?
To kill cancer cells or inhibit their growth.
True or False: All cancer drugs target only cancer cells.
False
Fill in the blank: Chemotherapy drugs are often used to treat cancer by __________.
killing rapidly dividing cells.
What are targeted therapy drugs?
Drugs that specifically target cancer cell mechanisms.
Which class of cancer drugs includes agents like Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide?
Alkylating agents.
What is the mechanism of action of antimetabolites?
They interfere with DNA and RNA synthesis.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of chemotherapy? A) Nausea B) Hair loss C) Increased energy D) Low blood cell counts
C) Increased energy
What is immunotherapy?
A treatment that utilizes the body’s immune system to fight cancer.
True or False: Hormonal therapies are only used for breast and prostate cancers.
False
Name one example of a monoclonal antibody used in cancer treatment.
Rituximab.
Fill in the blank: The process of using drugs to shrink tumors before surgery is called __________.
neoadjuvant therapy.
What is the purpose of adjuvant therapy?
To eliminate remaining cancer cells after primary treatment.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common type of targeted therapy? A) Radiotherapy B) Chemotherapy C) Tyrosine kinase inhibitors D) Surgery
C) Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
What is the role of angiogenesis inhibitors in cancer treatment?
To prevent the formation of new blood vessels that supply tumors.
True or False: All cancer drugs have the same mechanism of action.
False
What are side effects of cancer drugs generally attributed to?
Damage to healthy cells that divide rapidly.
Fill in the blank: The drug __________ is commonly used to treat metastatic breast cancer.
Trastuzumab.
What is the significance of the term ‘personalized medicine’ in cancer treatment?
It tailors treatment based on individual genetic profiles.
True or False: Cancer drugs can be administered orally or intravenously.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ therapy uses genetically engineered immune cells to target cancer.
CAR T-cell
What is a key challenge in developing cancer drugs?
Minimizing side effects while maximizing efficacy.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following cancers is commonly treated with checkpoint inhibitors? A) Skin cancer B) Lung cancer C) Both A and B D) None of the above
C) Both A and B
What is the purpose of palliative care in cancer treatment?
To improve quality of life by managing symptoms.
