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What is the primary agency responsible for regulating chemicals used in sterilization processes?
What is the primary agency responsible for regulating chemicals used in sterilization processes?
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (correct)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which type of sterilization technique is recommended by the FDA for heat-sensitive materials?
Which type of sterilization technique is recommended by the FDA for heat-sensitive materials?
- Liquid sterilization methods (correct)
- Gamma radiation sterilization
- Gaseous techniques
- UV light sterilization
What is the primary mechanism of action of alcohols in sterilization?
What is the primary mechanism of action of alcohols in sterilization?
- Alkylation of amino-, carboxyl- and hydroxyl groups
- Denaturation of cellular proteins
- Dehydration of cells, disruption of membranes, and coagulation of protein (correct)
- Oxidation of essential sulphydryl groups of enzymes
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using alcohols in sterilization?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using alcohols in sterilization?
What is the primary mechanism of action of aldehydes in sterilization?
What is the primary mechanism of action of aldehydes in sterilization?
Which type of disinfectant is classified based on its spectrum of activity?
Which type of disinfectant is classified based on its spectrum of activity?
What is the primary difference between gaseous and liquid sterilization techniques?
What is the primary difference between gaseous and liquid sterilization techniques?
Which of the following is an example of a gaseous disinfectant?
Which of the following is an example of a gaseous disinfectant?
What is the recommended concentration of aqueous solution for effective sterilization using alcohols?
What is the recommended concentration of aqueous solution for effective sterilization using alcohols?
Which of the following is a classification of disinfectants based on their mechanism of action?
Which of the following is a classification of disinfectants based on their mechanism of action?
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