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PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 3 Question 124 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam
Question #: 124
Topic #: 3
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Thegeneric namefor5-FUis:

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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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Rodney
18 days ago
Totally agree, that's the correct answer!
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Tamra
23 days ago
It's D) Fluorouracil for sure.
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Reid
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months ago
I remember practicing a question about cancer drugs, and I think 5-FU was mentioned as fluorouracil.
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Malcom
2 months ago
I think 5-FU is related to fluorouracil, but I'm not completely sure.
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