NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is Pegaspargase used to treat?

Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Solid Tumors
Lymphoma

The correct answer is: Leukemia

Pegaspargase is an enzyme that is used to treat leukemia. Specifically, it is utilized in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) by breaking down the amino acid asparagine, which is necessary for the survival of leukemia cells. By depriving the leukemia cells of asparagine, pegaspargase helps to slow down or stop the growth of the cancer cells. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, making pegaspargase an essential component of treatment for this condition. Hence, the correct answer is A.