Cell Cycle-Nonspecific Chemotherapy
- Previous year questions on Cell Cycle-Nonspecific Chemotherapy for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pharmacology section of the exam.
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- 26 live questions in Cell Cycle-Nonspecific Chemotherapy.
- 3 of 26 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019.
- Pharmacology is worth about 20 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Which is not a alkylating agent?
- ACyclophosphamide
- BChlorambucil
- C5-FU✓ Correct answer
- DMelphalan
Q2.Which of the following is not an alkylating agent ?
- A5–FU✓ Correct answer
- BBusulfan
- CCyclophosphamide
- DMelphalan
Q3.Sterility is caused by which of the following drug
- AVinca alkaloids
- BAntimetabolite
- CAlkylating agents✓ Correct answer
- DActinomycin D
Q4.Mechanism of action of Temozolomide is :
- AAlkylation of DNA✓ Correct answer
- BInhibition of topoisomerase
- CMicrotubule inhibition
- DProteasome inhibition
Q5.Which of the following drugs is associated with untoward side effect of renal tubular damage?
- ACisplatin✓ Correct answer
- BStreptozocin
- CMethysergide
- DCyclophosphamide
Q6.Most cardiotoxic anti-cancer drug among the following;
- AAnthracyclines✓ Correct answer
- BCyclophosphamide
- CImatinib
- DTamoxifen
Q7.The use of which of the following helps in reducing the toxicity of Doxorubicin to the heart
- ACarboplatin
- BFlucytosine
- CAmifostine
- DDexrazoxane✓ Correct answer
Q8.All of the following are true about Ifosfamide except:
- AIt is nitrogen mustard
- BMetabolised by CYP3A4 to form active metabolite
- CChloracetaldehyde is active form
- DLess neurotoxic than cyclophosphamide✓ Correct answer
Q9.Skin pigmentation is caused by:
- AMethotrexate
- BDactinomycin
- CCyclophosphamide
- DBusulphan✓ Correct answer
Q10.Agent of Epilation:
- A5-Flurouracil
- BCisplatin
- CAdriamycin✓ Correct answer
- DMethotrexate
Answer key
Q1: C. 5-FU; Q2: A. 5–FU; Q3: C. Alkylating agents; Q4: A. Alkylation of DNA; Q5: A. Cisplatin; Q6: A. Anthracyclines; Q7: D. Dexrazoxane; Q8: D. Less neurotoxic than cyclophosphamide; Q9: D. Busulphan; Q10: C. Adriamycin.
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