Anti-Infective Agents pt. 1 Flashcards
Alcohol and Related Compounds Phenols and their Derivatives Oxidizing Agents Halogen-Containing Compounds
First effective treatment for syphilis.
Salvarsan/Arsphenamine/Compound 606
Classifications of Anti-Infective Agents
Chemical types of compound
Biological Properties
Therapeutic Indication
Used for sleeping sickness.
Atoxyl (Sodium arsanilate)
True or False
Antibacterial potency of primary alcohol increases when molecular weight reached the 8-carbon atom octanol.
True
How many oxygen atom is capable of solubilizing seven to eight carbon atoms in water?
One
T or F
As the primary alcohol chain length increases, van der waals interactions decreases, and its ability to penetrate microbial increases.
False
As the primary alcohol chain length increases = van der waals interactions increases = ability to penetrate microbial increases.
5 synonyms of Ethanol
Ethyl alcohol Rectified Spirit Wine Spirit Grain Alcohol Spiritus vini rectificatus
As water solubility ________, the antimicrobial potency of alcohol diminishes with molecular weight.
Decreases
T or F
Isomeric alcohols’ potencies decrease in the order of secondary > tertiary > primary
False
Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
The following statements are true, EXCEPT:
I. Straight alcohol chain decreases antibacterial potency.
II. Weaker Van der waals forces brought by the branching can penetrate bacterial cell membranes.
III. Weaker Van der waals forces do not penetrate bacterial cell membranes.
IV. Branching of alcohol chain decreases antibacterial potency.
I, II
Ethanol is used externally as:
Antiseptic, preservative, mild counterirritant, solvent
Ethanol is internally used as:
Mild sedative, weak vasodilator, carminative
What is the drug used to block aldehyde dehydrogenase in the oxidation of alcohol?
Disulfiram
Which of the following is true about dehydrated alcohol?
I. Also known as absolute alcohol.
II. Prepared by azeotropic distillation of ethanol and benzene mixture.
III. Can be ingested
IV. Used for local relief of pain in carcinomas and neuralgias.
V. Contains <90% w/w of ethanol
I, II, IV, V
Dehydrated alcohol cannot be ingested.
Prepared with wood alcohol and benzene which is unsuitable for internal and external use.
Completely denatured alcohol
Unfit for use in intoxicating beverages.
Denatured alcohol
Commercial ethanol forms an azeotrope with water that stills at what temperature/degree?
78.2C
T or F
Commercial ethanol is approx. 98% ethanol by volume.
False. 95% ethanol
It is the iodine in alcohol which is used in tincture of iodine.
Specially denatured alcohol
A colorless, volatile liquid with slightly bitter taste that is suitable substitute for ethanol but must not be ingested.
Isopropyl Alcohol
The following is true about isopropyl alcohol, EXCEPT:
I. Also known as 2-propranol II. Prepared by sulfuric acid - catalyzed hydration of propylene III. Used as disinfectant IV. 50-95% Bactericidal V. Can be ingested
V. Can be ingested
Ans: Isopropyl alc cannot be ingested
The following is true about Ethylene dioxide, EXCEPT:
I. Nonflammable gas, colorless, liquefies at 15C
II. Used for temperature sensitive medical equipment and heat sensitive pharmaceuticals
III. Diffuses readily through porous materials.
IV. Forms explosive mixtures in air at 5-90% by volume.
I. Nonflammable gas, colorless, liquefies at 15C
IV. Forms explosive mixtures in air at 5-90% by volume.
Ans:
Flammable gas, colorless, liquefies at 12C
Forms explosive mixtures in air at 3-80% by volume.
Ethylene Oxide involves 1. __________ alkylation of functional groups in nucleic acids and proteins by nucleophilic opening of the 2. ______ ring.
- Nonselective
2. Oxide Ring
Ethylene oxide is extremely toxic and potentially carcinogenic. (T or F)
True
What is the mechanism of the germicidal action of Formaldehyde solution?
Direct, nonspecific alkylation of nucleophilic functional groups in proteins and nucleic acid to form carbinol derivatives.
What are the nucleophilic functional groups that undergo alkylation in proteins and nucleic acid.
Amino, hydroxyl, sulfhydryl
What is the product of formaldehyde solution when oxidized?
Formic acid and Paraformaldehyde
T or F
Formaldehyde soln is a carcinogen and when orally ingested can result to severe GI distress.
True
How much percentage is needed for formaldehyde to be used with methanol to retard polymerization?
37% w/v
The following statement is true about formaldehyde, EXCEPT:
I. Immiscible with water and alcohol.
II. Has pungent aroma
III. Irritating to mucous membrane and causes contact dermatitis
IV. Stored below 15C to prevent cloudiness
a. I, II, II
b. I, IV
c. IV, III,I
d. II, III
B. I, IV
Ans: Formaldehyde is miscible with water and alcohol and must be stored above 15C to prevent cloudiness.
Generic name of Cidex, a 5-carbon dialdehyde
Glutaraldehyde
An aldehyde compound that is diluted to be used for heat sensitive equipment.
Glutaraldehyde
T or F
Glutaraldehyde is nonbuffered and basic due to the basic proton on the cyclic hemiacetal form which is unstable since it lacks sporicidal action.
FALSE
Glutaraldehyde is nonbuffered and ACIDIC due to the ACIDIC proton on the cyclic hemiacetal form which is STABLE but it lacks sporicidal action.
Which of the following is NOT true about Commercial Glutaraldehyde?
I. Stable in acidic solution
II. 2% Glutaraldehyde buffered at 8.0 to 9.0
III. Retain less than 80% original activity after 30 days.
IV. Its non-stabilized alkaline solution lose 54% after 15 days.
V. Less than 8.5 pH can rapidly polymerizes.
a. I, II, III, IV
b. I, III, IV, V
c. I, II, III, V
d. I, II, III, IV, V
D. I, II, III, IV, V
Ans:
I. Stable in ALKALINE solution
II. 2% Glutaraldehyde buffered at 7.5 - 8.0
III. Retain MORE than 80% original activity after 30 days.
IV. Its non-stabilized alkaline solution lose 44% after 15 days.
V. GREATER THAN 8.5 pH can rapidly polymerizes.