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Which type of antimicrobial agent is safe to be applied to the skin and mucous membrane?
Which type of antimicrobial agent is safe to be applied to the skin and mucous membrane?
- Gases
- Antiseptics (correct)
- Antibiotics
- Disinfectants
What is the primary difference between disinfectants and antiseptics?
What is the primary difference between disinfectants and antiseptics?
- Disinfectants kill microorganisms, but antiseptics do not.
- Disinfectants are used on inanimate objects, while antiseptics are used on living organisms. (correct)
- Disinfectants are safe for application to living tissues, while antiseptics are not.
- Disinfectants are natural in origin, while antiseptics are synthetic.
Which of the following is an example of a disinfectant?
Which of the following is an example of a disinfectant?
- Chlorine (correct)
- Iodine solution
- Silver nitrate
- Alcohols
What is the main characteristic of antibiotics as antimicrobial agents?
What is the main characteristic of antibiotics as antimicrobial agents?
Why are disinfectants not safe for application to living tissues?
Why are disinfectants not safe for application to living tissues?
What distinguishes antiseptics from disinfectants?
What distinguishes antiseptics from disinfectants?
What is the primary purpose of preservatives in foods?
What is the primary purpose of preservatives in foods?
According to the information provided, which of the following substances is safe for drinking?
According to the information provided, which of the following substances is safe for drinking?
In the context of antibiotic development, what type of substance fell outside the traditional definition of an antibiotic?
In the context of antibiotic development, what type of substance fell outside the traditional definition of an antibiotic?
What was the significance of sulphonamides in the development of antibiotics?
What was the significance of sulphonamides in the development of antibiotics?
What became a major problem during the remaining years of the 20th century in relation to antibiotic development?
What became a major problem during the remaining years of the 20th century in relation to antibiotic development?
Which class do linezolid and quinupristin/dalfopristin (Synercid) belong to?
Which class do linezolid and quinupristin/dalfopristin (Synercid) belong to?
What is the mechanism of action of linezolid and quinupristin/dalfopristin?
What is the mechanism of action of linezolid and quinupristin/dalfopristin?
During which period did the international pharmaceutical industry develop new antibiotics steadily?
During which period did the international pharmaceutical industry develop new antibiotics steadily?
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