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Thegeneric namefor5-FUis:
Suggested Answer: D
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5-FU (Fluorouracil) is a chemotherapy drugused forcolon, breast, and skin cancers.
It is apyrimidine analogthatprevents cancer cell DNA replication.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
A . Fluocinonide?Topical corticosteroid for skin conditions.
B . Fluoxetine (Prozac)?SSRI antidepressant.
C . Fluocinolone?Topical corticosteroid.
Reference:National Cancer Institute Chemotherapy Guide, PTCB Oncology Medications.
21 comments · newest first
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Yuki
1 month ago
Fluorouracil is definitely the right choice!
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Teresita
1 month ago
I feel confident about D too.
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Rickie
1 month ago
D makes sense, it's a common chemo drug.
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Charlene
2 months ago
I was torn between D and A.
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Goldie
2 months ago
Yeah, I remember that from class!
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Peter
2 months ago
I think it's D) Fluorouracil.
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Malcom
2 months ago
I hope I got it right too, it's tricky!
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Lavonna
2 months ago
Fluorouracil sounds right, I feel confident.
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Moon
2 months ago
D makes sense, it's a cancer drug.
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Malissa
3 months ago
I was torn between D and A.
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Maybelle
3 months ago
Yeah, I remember that from class!
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Shawna
3 months ago
I think it's D) Fluorouracil.
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Merilyn
3 months ago
Fluorouracil is definitely the generic name!
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Stefania
3 months ago
Really? I always mix up those fluoro names.
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Roy
4 months ago
Wait, I thought it was something else?
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Rodney
5 months ago
Totally agree, that's the correct answer!
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Tamra
5 months ago
It's D) Fluorouracil for sure.
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Reid
6 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen fluorouracil in my notes, but I can’t recall if it was specifically for 5-FU.
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Tiara
6 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought 5-FU was something else. Wasn't there a question about fluoxetine being an antidepressant?
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Anglea
6 months ago
I remember practicing a question about cancer drugs, and I think 5-FU was mentioned as fluorouracil.
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Malcom
6 months ago
I think 5-FU is related to fluorouracil, but I'm not completely sure.