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Which of the following is a broad spectrum microbicidal agent?
Which of the following is a broad spectrum microbicidal agent?
What is the concentration range of acetic acid used in medical applications?
What is the concentration range of acetic acid used in medical applications?
0.25% to 0.5%
Acetic acid is effective against gram-negative organisms.
Acetic acid is effective against gram-negative organisms.
True
What are some of the side effects of hydrogen peroxide?
What are some of the side effects of hydrogen peroxide?
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The mixture solution composition consists of 60% normal saline, 30% glycerin magnesium, and ___% acetic acid.
The mixture solution composition consists of 60% normal saline, 30% glycerin magnesium, and ___% acetic acid.
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What is the action of glycerin magnesium?
What is the action of glycerin magnesium?
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What is the primary use of povidone iodine solution?
What is the primary use of povidone iodine solution?
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What are the contraindications for hydrogen peroxide?
What are the contraindications for hydrogen peroxide?
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Glycerin magnesium is recommended for deep open wounds.
Glycerin magnesium is recommended for deep open wounds.
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What is the action of the mixture solution used for deep septic wounds?
What is the action of the mixture solution used for deep septic wounds?
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Study Notes
Povidone Iodine Solution
- Broad-spectrum microbicidal agent
- Used for:
- Pre- and post-operative skin preparation
- Antiseptic preparation for injections, aspiration needle biopsies
- Maintaining oral hygiene before, during, and after oral surgeries
- Contraindication: Patients with hyperthyroidism
- Side effects:
- Local irritation of the skin
- Neutropenia
- Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
- Nephrotoxicity and renal impairment
Acetic Acid
- Concentration: 0.25% to 0.5%
- Bactericidal against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, especially Pseudomonas
- Side effects:
- Delayed re-epithelialization
- Cytotoxic
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
- Oxidizing agent
- Disinfectant and deodorant
- Bactericidal with a wide spectrum of action against anaerobic bacteria
- Releases nascent oxygen, oxidizing necrotic matter and bacteria
- Indications:
- Cleansing superficial infected wounds and ulcers
- Sloughing devitalized tissue
- Contraindications: Deep open wounds
- Adverse effects:
- Strong corrosive
- Irritating burns on skin and mucous membranes
- White scar
- Local capillary embolism (temporary whitening of the skin)
Normal Saline (Sodium Chloride)
- Ideal for topical irrigation and cleansing of wounds
- Does not have antiseptic properties, but dilutes bacteria concentration in wounds when used for irrigation
- Promotes epithelization
Glycerin Magnesium
- Hydroscopic action applied to wounds without drying
- Used for septic wounds
Mixture Solution
- Composition: 60% normal saline, 30% glycerin magnesium, 10% acetic acid
- Used for:
- Deep septic wounds
- Promoting granulation
- Effective against Salmonella and aerobic bacteria
- Promotes wound healing by stimulating the activity of macrophages and fibroblasts
- Anti-inflammatory
Aloe Vera Gel
- Promotes wound healing of open wounds
- Active against:
- Gram-positive and gram-negative organisms
- Facultative anaerobes
- Aerobes
- Yeast
- Uses:
- Preoperative skin disinfectant
- Treating wounds
- Bladder irrigations
Chlorhexidine
- Not mentioned in the provided text
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Explore the essential information about common disinfectants and antiseptics, including Povidone Iodine, Acetic Acid, and Hydrogen Peroxide. Understand their uses, contraindications, side effects, and mechanisms of action in various medical scenarios. This quiz provides a comprehensive review for students in health sciences and medicine.
