Exam: 2004 FMGE exam
Subject: Preventive And Social Medicine
Topic: sterilization agent
Q 111. Which of the following is not a complete sterilization agent:
A. Glutaraldehyde
B. Absolute alcohol
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. Sodium hypochlorite
Ans. B
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Exam: 2004 FMGE exam
Subject: Preventive And Social Medicine
Topic: sterilization agent
Q 111. Which of the following is not a complete sterilization agent:
A. Glutaraldehyde
B. Absolute alcohol
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. Sodium hypochlorite
Ans. B
Many disinfectants are used alone or in combinations (e.g., hydrogen peroxide and
peracetic acid) in the health-care setting. These include alcohols, chlorine and
chlorine compounds, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, ortho-phthalaldehyde, hydrogen
peroxide, iodophors, peracetic acid, phenolics, and quaternary ammonium
compounds. Commercial formulations based on these chemicals are considered
unique products and must be registered with EPA or cleared by FDA. In most
instances, a given product is designed for a specific purpose and is to be used in a
certain manner. Therefore, users should read labels carefully to ensure the correct
product is selected for the intended use and applied efficiently.
In the healthcare setting, "alcohol" refers to two wa
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