Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Sterilization Methods II

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Which type of indicator comprises a plastic vial containing a spore strip and a sealed glass ampoule of culture medium?

  • ThermalogTM strip
  • AttestTM indicator (correct)
  • Browne’s tubeTM
  • ChemdiTM

What is the purpose of the ChemsporTM indicator mentioned in the text?

  • Distinguishing exposed and non-exposed ampoules (correct)
  • Displaying color change after heating
  • Monitoring low-temperature steam and formaldehyde cycles
  • Detecting color change on heat exposure

Which indicator involves a plastic carrier with dried Bacillus stearothermophilus spores?

  • ChemsporTM indicator
  • AttestTM indicator
  • Plastic carrier with dried spores (correct)
  • ThermalogTM strip

What does Browne’s tubeTM indicate through its color change on heat exposure?

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Which method involves a blue dye progressing from left to right during heat exposure?

<p>ThermalogTM strip (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ChemdiTM indicator?

<p>Monitoring temperature changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of indicator is a combined chemical and biological indicator?

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What does the spore strip in the AttestTM indicator contain?

<p>Dried Bacillus stearothermophilus spores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of the ChemsporTM indicator on autoclaving?

<p>Enables distinction between exposed and non-exposed ampoules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of agent is used as a sterilizing agent according to the text?

<p>Ethelene oxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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AttestTM Indicator

A plastic vial containing a spore strip and a sealed glass ampoule of culture medium used to monitor sterilization processes.

ChemsporTM Indicator

This indicator is used to distinguish between ampoules that have been exposed to sterilization and those that have not.

Plastic Carrier with Dried Spores

A plastic carrier containing dried Bacillus stearothermophilus spores, utilized for monitoring sterilization processes.

Browne's tubeTM

Browne's tubeTM indicates a temperature increase through its color change.

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ThermalogTM Strip

A method that displays a blue dye progressing from left to right during heat exposure.

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ChemdiTM Indicator

The ChemdiTM indicator monitors temperature changes.

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Combined Chemical and Biological Indicator

This indicator combines chemical and biological elements to monitor sterilization processes.

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Spore Strip in AttestTM Indicator

The spore strip within the AttestTM indicator contains dried Bacillus stearothermophilus spores.

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Distinguishing Feature of ChemsporTM Indicator

The ChemsporTM indicator distinguishes exposed and non-exposed ampoules during autoclaving.

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Sterilizing Agent

Ethelene oxide is the sterilizing agent utilized for sterilization.

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