Antiseptics and disinfectants Flashcards
What is the difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant?
Disinfectant is used on inanimate objects/surfaces, antiseptic is used on living tissue
Which types of bacteria are gram +ive?
Staphylococcus and bacillus
Which types of bacteria are gram -ive?
E. coli, psuedomonas and Bordatella (both bacillus)
Which viruses are enveloped?
Canine distemper, feline immunodeficiency virus
Which viruses are non-enveloped?
Parvovirus and feline calicivirus
Which type of cell is Giardia?
Protozoa
Which types of disinfectant/antiseptics can be used against non-enveloped viruses?
Aldehydes and halogens
Which types of disinfectant/antiseptics are not effective against spores?
Biguanides, QACs, phenols
Which types of disinfectant/antiseptics are typically used for patient prep?
Alcohols, biguanides
Which types of disinfectant/antiseptics are not used today due to toxicity?
Aldehydes, phenols
Which types of disinfectant/antiseptics are broad spec including non-enveloped viruses?
Halogens
