Which medication(s) may cause aplastic anemia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Antimetabolite cancer drugs
b. Phenylbutazone (Butazolidin)
c. Oral contraception drugs
d. Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
e. Sulfonamides
A, B, D, E
Antimetabolite cancer drugs, phenylbutazone (Butazolidin), chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin), and sulfonamides may cause aplastic anemia. Oral contraceptives are not known to cause aplastic anemia.
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