Which of the following is not a chemotherapeutic drugs mcq given below:
Q. Which of the following is not a chemotherapeutic drugs(a) Doxorubicin / |
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💊 Chemotherapeutic Drugs
✅ Answer: (c) Rasburicase
📖 What are Chemotherapeutic Drugs?
Chemo = Chemical
Therapy = Treatment
👉 Chemotherapeutic drugs are medicines that destroy or stop the growth of cancer cells.
💉 What is Rasburicase?
Rasburicase is an enzyme, not a chemotherapy drug.
It is used to:
- Reduce high uric acid levels (Hyperuricemia)
- Prevent and treat Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
- Protect the kidneys during cancer treatment
👉 Rasburicase supports chemotherapy, but it does not kill cancer cells.
📖 What is Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)?
Tumor = Cancer cells
Lysis = Breakdown
Syndrome = Group of symptoms
👉 TLS occurs when many cancer cells are destroyed rapidly, releasing large amounts of uric acid and other substances into the blood.
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Doxorubicin
✅ An anthracycline chemotherapy drug used to treat many cancers.
(b) Etoposide
✅ A chemotherapeutic drug that inhibits DNA replication in cancer cells.
(d) Cisplatin
✅ A platinum-based chemotherapy drug widely used for solid tumors.
Rasburicase = Rescues the Kidneys 🩺
It treats high uric acid, not the cancer itself.
📌 Disclaimer: For nursing exam preparation only. Rasburicase is a supportive care medication used alongside chemotherapy to prevent complications such as tumor lysis syndrome.
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