NAPLEX Practice Exam 2025 – Comprehensive Test Preparation

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Which drug is known to cause blue discoloration of the body fluids?

Mitoxantrone

Mitoxantrone (A) is a chemotherapeutic drug that is known to cause blue-green discoloration of the urine, tears, and sweat. This discoloration is caused by the drug's metabolite, which has a blue color. This side effect is not seen with other drugs like Doxorubicin (B), Etoposide (C), or Bleomycin (D). Doxorubicin may cause a red discoloration of urine, but not blue. Etoposide may cause a yellow or pink discoloration of urine or saliva, but not blue. Bleomycin does not cause any discoloration of body fluids.

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Doxorubicin

Etoposide

Bleomycin

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