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Antiseptics and Disinfectants Flashcards

1
Q

antiseptic

A

substance applied to living tissue that inhibits growth and development of microorganisms

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2
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disinfectant

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substance applied to inanimate objects to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms

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3
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germicide

A

substance used to destroy infective microorganisms

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4
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cleanser

A

substance that aids in physical removal of foreign material

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5
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sanitizer

A

substance that reduces the number of bacteria to levels considered safe according to public health interpretations

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6
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sterilization

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complete destruction of all forms of microbial life

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7
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effectiveness dependent on

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agent, microorganism, host

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8
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modes of action

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adsorption, diffusion, altered permeability of microorganism

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9
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in vitro testing of antimicrobials

A

comparison to phenol

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10
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physical agents

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heat (moist and dry), light

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11
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light can kill

A

gram negative and nonsporulating bacteria

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12
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bacteriostatic pH

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3-6

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13
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bacteriocidal pH

A

<3

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14
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______ weak acids penetrate cells and disrupt cell membranes

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lipid-soluble

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15
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inorganic acid used as antiseptic

A

boric acid

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16
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organic acid used as antiseptic

A

acetic, benzoic, oticlens (salicylic, malic, benzoic)

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17
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antifungal acids

A

propionic acid and undecylenic acid

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18
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alkali most effective pH

A

> 9

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19
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alkali concern

A

irritating to skin and mucous membranes

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20
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surfactant mechanism

A

decrease surface tension of aqueous solutions

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21
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anionic surfactant

A

soap

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22
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cationic surfactant

A

quaternary ammonium compounds

23
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anionic surfactant inactivated by

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cationic surfactant

24
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quaternary ammonium compounds inactivated by

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serum and tissue debris

25
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cationic surfactants better at

A

disinfecting

26
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vet and kennel disinfectant type

A

quaternary ammonium compound

27
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% alcohol used for aseptic preparation of surgeon’s hands

A

80

28
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iodine vs chlorine affected by organic matter

A

iodine less affected

29
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iodophor

A

iodine combined with surfactant, polymer, detergent, wetting agent, solubilizer

30
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povidone-iodine

A

polyvinylpyrrolidone and iodine, sustained release of iodine

31
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chlorine use

A

surfaces, wounds, therapeutic shampoo for pyoderma

32
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Dakin’s solution

A

0.5% sodium hypochlorite, used for wounds

33
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phenols used

A

hexachlorophene, chlorophenols

34
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hexachlorophene spectrum

A

gram-positive

35
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hexachlorophene vs povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine

A

less effective

36
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hexachlorophene toxicity

A

neurotoxicity

37
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chloroxylenol vs chlorhexidine

A

less effective, no difference in wound infection rate

38
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triclosan

A

in consumer products and suture material

39
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heavy metals mechanism

A

form toxic salts that interferes with bacterial enxymes

40
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heavy metals used in vet med

A

silver compounds

41
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hydrogen peroxide action

A

brief action, not disinfecting

42
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gas plasma sterilization

A

59% hydrogen peroxide in electromagnetic field

43
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accelerated hydrogen peroxide

A

hydrogen peroxide combined with surfactants and other to increase action

44
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azo dye spectrum

A

gram negative

45
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basic dye spectrum

A

gram positive

46
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methenamine

A

PO, converts to formaldehyde in acidic urine

47
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cold sterilization

A

glutaraldehyde

48
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triclosan types

A

ether and phenol

49
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chlorhexidine length of action

A

long-lasting residue

50
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chlorhexidine toxicity

A

low, eyes

51
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chlorhexidine solution

A

0.05% in sterile water

52
Q

chlorhexidine gluconate in ethyl alcohol use

A

surgery prep

53
Q

polyhexamethylene biguanide effective against

A

MRSA

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