Classes of agent

Question 1

Organic acids and Esters can be used as?

Answer 1

Preservatives

Question 2

Aliphatic Alcohols can be used as?

Answer 2

Disinfectants and Antiseptics

Question 3

Aromatic and Substituted alcohols can be used as?

Answer 3

Preservatives

Question 4

Aldehydes can be used as?

Answer 4

Sterilants and Disinfectants

Question 5

Biguanides can be used as?

Answer 5

Antiseptics and Preservatives

Question 6

Halogens can be used as?

Answer 6

Disinfectants and Antiseptics

Question 7

Silver can be used as?

Answer 7

Antiseptic (impregnated into wound dressings)

Question 8

Mercurials can be used as?

Answer 8

Preservatives

Question 9

Hydrogen peroxide can be used as?

Answer 9

Sterilent, Disinfectant and Antiseptic

Question 10

Peracetic Acid can be used as?

Answer 10

Sterilant

Question 11

Cresols, Xylenols, Ethyl Phenols can be used as?

Answer 11

Cresols: General disinfectants

Xylenols and Ethyl Phenols: Hospital disinfectants

Question 12

High boiling point phenolic tar acids can be used as?

Answer 12

Disinfectants (household)

Question 13

Non-coal tar halogenated phenols can be used as?

Answer 13

Preservative (0.1%)

Question 14

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) can be used as?

Answer 14

Disinfectants, Antiseptics and Preservatives

Most active against gram-pos