WGU D398 - Introduction to
Pharmacology: Section 3 Review EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Acyclovir - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: herpes simplex, zoster (shingles), varicella zoster (chicken
pox); topical use for lesions/recurring infections
Tamiflu and Relenza - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: influenza treatment; Side Effects: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea
Ribavirin - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: RSV treatment; not used during pregnancy/breastfeeding
Antifungals - CORRECT ANSWER-antimycotic; kill fungal cells
Fluconazole - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: vaginal candidiasis; Side Effects: nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea
Nystatin - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: oral thrush
Chemotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-chemicals with toxic effects on disease-producing
organisms
Palliative - CORRECT ANSWER-alleviation of symptoms; comfort; does not treat/cure
Cytotoxic - CORRECT ANSWER-destroys cells
,Antimetabolites - CORRECT ANSWER-drugs used to kill cells
Proliferating - CORRECT ANSWER-rapid reproduction
Remission - CORRECT ANSWER-disappearance/decrease in symptoms/signs of cancer
Alkylating Agents - CORRECT ANSWER-What do they do? Prevent cell growth via DNA damage;
Examples: Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide; Cautions: debilitated patients; pregnancy; renal disease
(dose-limiting toxicity w/cisplatin); long-term bone marrow damage; necrosis of tissue if IV
placed where radiation was previously given/extremities with poor circulation
Block mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Often plant alkaloids/other natural compounds
Vinblastine - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of a compound that blocks mitosis
Vincristine - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of a compound that blocks mitosis
Side Effects of Block Mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Peripheral nerve damage and
myelosuppression; photosensitivity; severe stomach issues/ulcers
Cautions for Block Mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Extravasation - leaking of IV drugs to
surrounding skin/tissue; pregnancy; liver dysfunction; infections; geriatric patients; fatal if given
intrathecally
Antitumor Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Target and kill cancer cells by interactions with
genetic material inside cancer cells
, Doxorubicin - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of an antitumor antibiotic
Uses of Antitumor Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Breast, lung, gastric, and ovarian cancers;
lymphoma
Side Effects of Antitumor Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
bone marrow suppression; cardiotoxicity (arrhythmias, CHF, cardiomyopathy);
pneumonitis/dyspnea, pulmonary fibrosis; ulcers in mouth/colon; alopecia, rash, scaling;
extravasation
Hormones and Hormone Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER-Treat hormone-sensitive/dependent
cancers
Hormone Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent body from making a hormone; change how a
hormone acts in the body; block a hormone from binding with hormone receptor
Antiestrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent production/action of estrogen by blocking estrogen
receptors
Tamoxifen - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of an antiestrogen
Side Effects of Antiestrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, night sweats
Antiandrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent production/action of testosterone and
dihydrotestosterone
Lupron Depot - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of an antiandrogen
Side Effects of Antiandrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-ED, hot flashes, constipation, nausea
Pharmacology: Section 3 Review EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Acyclovir - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: herpes simplex, zoster (shingles), varicella zoster (chicken
pox); topical use for lesions/recurring infections
Tamiflu and Relenza - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: influenza treatment; Side Effects: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea
Ribavirin - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: RSV treatment; not used during pregnancy/breastfeeding
Antifungals - CORRECT ANSWER-antimycotic; kill fungal cells
Fluconazole - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: vaginal candidiasis; Side Effects: nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea
Nystatin - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses: oral thrush
Chemotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-chemicals with toxic effects on disease-producing
organisms
Palliative - CORRECT ANSWER-alleviation of symptoms; comfort; does not treat/cure
Cytotoxic - CORRECT ANSWER-destroys cells
,Antimetabolites - CORRECT ANSWER-drugs used to kill cells
Proliferating - CORRECT ANSWER-rapid reproduction
Remission - CORRECT ANSWER-disappearance/decrease in symptoms/signs of cancer
Alkylating Agents - CORRECT ANSWER-What do they do? Prevent cell growth via DNA damage;
Examples: Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide; Cautions: debilitated patients; pregnancy; renal disease
(dose-limiting toxicity w/cisplatin); long-term bone marrow damage; necrosis of tissue if IV
placed where radiation was previously given/extremities with poor circulation
Block mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Often plant alkaloids/other natural compounds
Vinblastine - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of a compound that blocks mitosis
Vincristine - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of a compound that blocks mitosis
Side Effects of Block Mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Peripheral nerve damage and
myelosuppression; photosensitivity; severe stomach issues/ulcers
Cautions for Block Mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Extravasation - leaking of IV drugs to
surrounding skin/tissue; pregnancy; liver dysfunction; infections; geriatric patients; fatal if given
intrathecally
Antitumor Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Target and kill cancer cells by interactions with
genetic material inside cancer cells
, Doxorubicin - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of an antitumor antibiotic
Uses of Antitumor Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Breast, lung, gastric, and ovarian cancers;
lymphoma
Side Effects of Antitumor Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
bone marrow suppression; cardiotoxicity (arrhythmias, CHF, cardiomyopathy);
pneumonitis/dyspnea, pulmonary fibrosis; ulcers in mouth/colon; alopecia, rash, scaling;
extravasation
Hormones and Hormone Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER-Treat hormone-sensitive/dependent
cancers
Hormone Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent body from making a hormone; change how a
hormone acts in the body; block a hormone from binding with hormone receptor
Antiestrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent production/action of estrogen by blocking estrogen
receptors
Tamoxifen - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of an antiestrogen
Side Effects of Antiestrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, night sweats
Antiandrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent production/action of testosterone and
dihydrotestosterone
Lupron Depot - CORRECT ANSWER-Example of an antiandrogen
Side Effects of Antiandrogens - CORRECT ANSWER-ED, hot flashes, constipation, nausea
