Antiseptics

Question 1

What is rideal walker coefficient/ phenol coefficient

Answer 1

The ratio of min concentration pf drug req to kill a 24 hr culture of B. Typhosa in 7.5 mins at 37.5°C to that of phenol in similar conditions.

Question 2

Therapeutic index of antiseptics

Answer 2

Comparing the conc of antiseptic at which it acts on local irritation, tissue damage or interference with healing.

Question 3

Standard germicide

Answer 3

Phenol

Question 4

Used for disinfection of utensils excreta and hand washing

Answer 4

Cresol

Question 5

Dettol is

Answer 5

Chloroxyelenol

Question 6

Used in baby bath and toilet products, good deodorant

Answer 6

Hexachlorophene

Question 7

Used in alkaloid poisoning and promotes rusting

Answer 7

Potassium permanganate

Question 8

Mandel’s paint

Answer 8

1.25 percent iodine in pot. Iodide used on sore throat

Question 9

Used in water disinfectation

Answer 9

Chlorine

Question 10

Savlon contains

Answer 10

Chlorhexidine- biguanide

Question 11

Common antiseptics

Answer 11

POQ BHASA
Phenol derivatives
Oxidising agents
Quarternary amines
Biguanide
Halothane
Alchohol
Aldehydes
Soap
Acids