Which of the Following Medications Can Decrease the Severity of Radiation-Induced

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following medications can decrease the severity of radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with oral cancer?

• A)Bisphosphonates
• B)Cyclosporine
• C)Indomethacin
• D)Pilocarpine hydrochloride

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Definitions:

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.

Genetically Female

Refers to individuals with two X chromosomes in their genetic makeup.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, with females having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome, playing a crucial role in determining genetic attributes.