A patient is being treated for ovarian carcinoma with carboplatin,an alkylating agent.Which are actions of this medication? (Select all that apply.)

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Alkylating agents are used to interfere with the normal process of cell division by attaching physically to DNA in the tumor cells.This effect occurs in both malignant and normal cells,although malignant cells seem to be affected much more by the medications.

A Patient Is Being Treated for Ovarian Carcinoma with Carboplatin,an