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What is the set of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease?

What is the death of body tissues due to deficient or absent blood supply?

What is the harboring of macroscopic animal parasites in or on the host?

What is an important reason for an autopsy to occur?

The following drug is not classified as an alkylating agent:                    ChlorambucilCapecitabineTemozolomideCyclophosphamideDacarbazine

Examples of anthelmintic drugs include:                                                       1. Chlorpropamide2. Metoclopramide3. Niclosamide4. Exemestane5. Metformin 

The term “neoadjuvant chemotherapy” refers to chemotherapy that is:                      1. Given after surgery2. Given before surgery3. Given during surgery4. Given to maintain remission5. Given before and after surgery

Pyrazinamide is associated with the following drug interactions:                                    1.        Decreases hepatic metabolism of warfarin2.       Decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives 3.        Dosage adjustment of allopurinol necessary since pyrazinamide decreases renal          urate clearance 4.       Decreases metabolism of alcohol5.       Decreases the blood levels of nevirapine

Pyrazinamide is associated with the following drug interactions:                                             1.   Decreases hepatic metabolism of warfarin; dosage adjustment is necessary2.   Decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives by enhancing their metabolism 3.   Decreases urate clearance, thus dosage adjustment of antigout agents necessary4.   Decreases metabolism of alcohol, concomitant use is best avoided5.   Decreases the blood levels of nevirapine, concurrent use is best avoided

Match each one of the following drugs with its indication.