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ANTI-INFECTIVES: ALDEHYDES + PRESERVATIVES Flashcards

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1
Q

SYNONYMS

Formalin, Formol

A

Formaldehyde

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2
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NLT 37% w/v of HCHO with methanol

A

Formaldehyde

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3
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Prevents the polymerization of formaldehyde to paraformaldehyde

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Methanol

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4
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Primary use of formaldehyde

A

Embalming Agent

Others: Deodorant, Antiseptic, Disinfectant (Gas)

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5
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Used for sterilization of equipment and instruments that cannot be autoclaved

A

Glutarol
(Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant Solution)

Brand Name: Cidex

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6
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SYNONYMS

Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant Solution

A

Glutarol

Brand Name: Cidex

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7
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Compounds that prevents contamination

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Preservatives

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8
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Useful antifungal preservative for liquid dosage forms; has low toxicity

A

Parabens

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9
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Parabens are esters of ____.

A

p-hydroxybenzoic acid

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10
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White crystalline powders for molds

A

Methylparaben
(methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate)

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11
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White crystalline powders for yeast

A

Propylparaben
(propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate)

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12
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SYNONYMS

Chloretone

A

Chlorobutanol

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13
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SYNONYMS

Phenylcarbinol/Phenylmethanol

A

Benzylalcohol

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14
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SYNONYMS

Orange oil/Rose oil

Used in perfumery

A

Phenylethyl alcohol

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15
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SYNONYMS

2,4-hexadienoic acid

A

Sorbic Acid

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16
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A white crystalline solid that slowly sublimes at room temperature and naturally occurring in gum benzoin and in Peru and Tolu balsams

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Benzoic acid and its esters

17
Q

Transparent colorless crystals, antifungal preservatives

A

Sodium benzoate and Sodium
propionate

18
Q

Preservative for fresh fruit juices

A

Benzoic Acid

19
Q

Effective antifungal preservatives especially in preparations containing sugar

A

Sorbic Acid

20
Q

Preservative in injectable drugs

A

Phenylmercuric nitrate

21
Q

The bacteriostatic efficacy of phenylmercuric nitrate is ____ in the presence of serum.

Increased or Reduced

A

Reduced

22
Q

SYNONYMS

Acetoxyphenylmercury

A

Phenylmercuric acetate

23
Q

Occurs as white prisms

A

Phenylmercuric acetate

24
Q

Formaldehyde is immiscible with water and alcohol at room temperature.

True or False

A

False

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