Quiz: Azathioprine and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify azathioprine?

   AA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)BA probable (likely) human carcinogenCA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)DNot classifiable — evidence is inconclusive

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2. Q2.According to this article, how are people most often exposed to azathioprine?

   AThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itBOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itCLong-term use as a prescribed immune-suppressing medicineDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Azathioprine is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBchildhood leukemiaCeye (ocular) cancerDLymphoma and skin cancer

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4. Q4.What does it mean that azathioprine is classified as a carcinogen?

   AThat everyone exposed to it is certain to get cancerBThat it can cause cancer under some conditions — a hazard, not a measure of personal riskCThat it has been banned in every countryDThat there is no way to reduce exposure to it

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