Sebastian has chronic myelogenous leukemia and is being given imatinib (Gleevec). Imatinib blocks specific enzymes and growth factor receptors that affect cancer cell proliferation and belongs to the class of drugs called ____.
a. signal transduction inhibitors
b. mitotic inhibitors
c. antitumor antibiotics
d. monoclonal antibodies
a. signal transduction inhibitors
You might also like to view...
Workers who are trained in one field or occupation and then receive additional education to work in a second field or occupation are:
A) informational workers. B) entrepreneurs. C) accredited workers. D) multicompetent workers.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk. 2. The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis. 3. Men are more likely to experience a heart attack without chest pain. 4. Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack. 5. Sudden cardiac death is most often caused by angina pectoris.
What is the main purpose of writing a behavior-change contract?
A. to make sure a witness knows what you are attempting to do B. to see your goal in writing C. to think through your plan and strategies completely D. to list your motivations for wanting to change E. to narrow your goal to something specific
An increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is termed:
A) meningitis. B) meningocele. C) intracranial. D) hydrocephalus.