antiseptics

Question 1

chlorhexidine

Answer 1

protects against gram +, gram -, fungi, virus
can be ototoxic and cause keratitis/conjunctivitis
do not use around eyes or ears
longest lasting residual activity (6-24 hours once applied )

Question 2

povidine-iodine

Answer 2

protects against gram +, gram -, fungi, virus
must be allowed to dry for 2 min in order to work
de-activated by blood or bodily fluids
SE: skin discoloration
should be avoided in pregnancy women (may lead to thyroid dz in baby) and/or hyperthyroid patient

Question 3

isopropyl alcohol

Answer 3

fastest onset of action
kills bacteria (gram -/+)
it has no residual activity