MICRO - Teratogens + Infection control techniques Flashcards
1
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Sulfonamides
A
Kernicterus
2
Q
Aminoglycosides
A
Ototoxicity
3
Q
Fluoroquinolones
A
Cartilage damage
4
Q
Clarithromycin
A
Embryotoxic
5
Q
Tetracyclines
A
Discolored teeth, inhibition of bone growth
6
Q
Ribavirin
A
Teratogenic
7
Q
Griseofulvin
A
Teratogenic
8
Q
Chloramphenicol
A
Grey baby syndrome
9
Q
Autoclave
A
May be Sporocidal: Pressurized steam at >120 C .
10
Q
Alcohol
A
Non Sporocidal: denatures proteins and disrupts cell membranes
11
Q
Chlorhexidine
A
Not sporocidal: denatures proteins and disrupts cell membranes
12
Q
Hydrogen peroxide
A
Sporicidal: free radical oxidation
13
Q
Iodine and Iodophors
A
May be sporocidal: halogenation of DNA, RNA, and proteins
