Samuel,who has been diagnosed with lupus erythematosus,is prescribed a cytotoxic drug.His doctor explains that the drug is converted in the body to mercaptopurine,which exerts a cytotoxic effect.It inhibits the synthesis of purine nucleotides that are required for DNA synthesis.Which of the following drugs has Samuel been prescribed?

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Azathioprine is a cytotoxic drug that inhibits the synthesis of purine nucleotides that are required for the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid and for cell growth and reproduction.

Samuel,who Has Been Diagnosed with Lupus Erythematosus,is Prescribed a Cytotoxic