PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 3 Question 124 Discussion

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Question #: 124
Topic #: 3

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Thegeneric namefor5-FUis:

AFluocinonide

BFluoxetine

CFluocinolone

DFluorouracil

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Suggested Answer: D

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.

by Lilli at Apr 10, 2026, 03:20 PM

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Shawna

2 hours ago

I think it's D) Fluorouracil.

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Merilyn

5 days ago

Fluorouracil is definitely the generic name!

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Stefania

10 days ago

Really? I always mix up those fluoro names.

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Roy

16 days ago

Wait, I thought it was something else?

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Rodney

2 months ago

Totally agree, that's the correct answer!

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Tamra

2 months ago

It's D) Fluorouracil for sure.

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Reid

3 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

3 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

3 months ago

I remember practicing a question about cancer drugs, and I think 5-FU was mentioned as fluorouracil.

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Malcom

3 months ago

I think 5-FU is related to fluorouracil, but I'm not completely sure.

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