Which chemotherapy agent is most likely to cause mucositis, alopecia, and bone marrow suppression shortly after administration?
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Correct answer: Antimetabolites
Antimetabolites target rapidly dividing cells, including GI mucosa, hair follicles, and bone marrow precursors, leading to mucositis, alopecia, and myelosuppression.
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