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प्रश्न
What is the basic difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
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उत्तर
Antiseptics are applied to living tissues whereas disinfectants are applied to non-living objects such as drains, toilets, floors and utensils.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.
What is meant by the term ‘broad spectrum antibiotics’? Explain.
Define the following term with a suitable example in each:
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
Define the following term with a suitable example in each:
Disinfectants
Which of the following are antidepressants?
(i) Iproniazid
(ii) Phenelzine
(iii) Equanil
(iv) Salvarsan
Which of the following statements are incorrect about penicillin?
(i) An antibacterial fungus.
(ii) Ampicillin is its synthetic modification.
(iii) It has bacteriostatic effect.
(iv) It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Which type of drugs come under antimicrobial drugs?
What is the harmful effect of hyperacidity?
Aspirin is pain relieving antipyretic drug but can be used to prevent heart attack. Explain.
Between sodium hydrogen carbonate and magnesium hydroxide which is a better antacid and why?
Match the medicines given in Column I with their use given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Ranitidine | (a) Tranquilizer |
| (ii) Furacine | (b) Antibiotic |
| (iii) Phenelzine | (c) Antihistamine |
| (iv) Chloramphenicol | (d) Antiseptic |
| (e) Antifertility drug |
Match the classes of drugs given in Column I with their action given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Analgesics | (a) Inhibit the growth of microorganisms can be given orally |
| (ii) Antiseptics | (b) Treatment of stress |
| (iii) Antihistamines | (c) Applied to inanimate objects |
| (iv) Antacids | (d) Prevents the interaction of histamine with its receptor |
| (v) Tranquilisers | (e) Pain killing effect |
| (vi) Antibiotics | (f) Applied to diseased skin surfaces |
| (vii) Disinfectants | (g) Treatment of acidity |
Assertion: Sulpha drug contain sulphonamide group.
Reason: Salvarsan is a sulpha drug.
In what respect do prontosil and salvarsan resemble. Is there any resemblance between azo dye and prontsil? Explain.
Which of the following is known as broad spectrum antibiotics?
Barbituric acid is used as:-
SLV – 3 Rockets use
How many of the following drugs is/are example(s) of broad spectrum antibiotic?
