Which chemotherapy agent is most likely to cause hepatotoxicity and requires careful monitoring of liver enzymes?
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Correct answer: Alkylating agents
Alkylating agents are cell-cycle–nonspecific; they can damage DNA and kill cells even if they are not actively dividing.
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