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What does the “D” in the chemotherapeutic combination, DICE, represent?
  1. Denileukin
  2. Desipramine
  3. Diazepam
  4. Dexamethasone
Explanation
Answer: A - The “D” in the antineoplastic combination, DICE is for dexamethasone. Denileukin is an antineoplastic BRM (biological response modifier) but is not used in this combination. Desipramine is a TCA (tricyclic antidepressant), and diazepam is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic. In DICE, the “I” is for ifosfamide, “C” is for cisplatin and “E” is for etoposide.
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