Antimetabolites prevent cancer cell growth by affecting:
A) DNA production
B) RNA production
C) WBC production
D) RBC production
A) DNA production
Antimetabolites prevent cancer cell growth by affecting DNA production. They are only effective against cells that are actively participating in cell metabolism and include purine, adenosine, pyrimidine, and folic acid antagonists.
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Inspiratory crackles in patients without excess secretions are most commonly associated with which of the following?
a. Reduced chest-wall sound transmission b. Airways popping open during inspiration c. Complete obstruction of the upper airway d. Mucosal edema or inflammation
A person in the U.S. who watches sports on network television
A. sees sport-related action over 80-percent of their time. B. sees and hears commercials during 20-percent of their time. C. is more likely to be a baseball fan than a fan of any other sport. D. usually watches with the sound turned off.
The ____________________ theory holds that the same phoneme would be produced precisely the same in all phonemic contexts, because the command for execution is not altered by context
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient goes into surgery for a right hip replacement and the surgeon replaces the left hip. The surgeon would MOST LIKELY be charged with:
A. Negligence B. Malpractice C. Assault D. Defamation