Marvin is diagnosed with lung cancer and is being treated with chemotherapy. He is hydrated and administered mesna disulfide before the antineoplastic drug. Marvin is being treated with ________.

A. busulfan
B. procarbazine
C. carboplatin
D. ifosfamide


Answer: D

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