Multiple Choice
Several chemotherapeutic agents are considered cell-cycle nonspecific.Which agent interferes with DNA replication to prevent cells from reproducing but commonly produces major hematopoietic,gastrointestinal,and reproductive system toxicities?
A) chlorambucil (Leukeran)
B) 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)
C) procarbazine (Matulane)
D) trastuzumab (Herceptin)
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