Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Cancer drugs

Cancer Drugs

QuestionAnswer
Mimics substances required to build DNA & RNA Antimetabolite (Cytarabine)
Blocks Mitosis Plant Alkaloid (Vincristine)
Prevent normal function of cancer cells Antitumor Antibiotics (Daunorubican)
Inhibit protein synthesis Enzyme (Elspar)
Blocks cells in M phase Mitotic Spindle Inhibitors
Two examples of Mitotic Spindle Inhibitors Vincristin and Taxol
Interferes with the S phase Antimetabolites
Three examples of antimetabolites 5FU, MTX, and Hydrea
Impairs DNA replication/RNA transcription Alkylating Agents
What are three examples of Alkylating Agents? Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Cytoxan
Interferes with DNA synthesis Antitumor Antibiotics
What are two antitumor antibiotics? Adriamycin and Bleomycin
Hormonal agents are classified as ________. Non-specific
Binds to hormonal receptor sites that alter cellular growth; inhibit RNA synthesis Hormonal agents
Mitotic Spindle Inhibitors are classified as __________. Specific
Antimetabolites are classified as _________. Specific
Alkylating agents are classified as _________. Non-specific
Antitumor agents are classified as ________. Non-specific
Created by: mreedy
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards