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प्रश्न
Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
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उत्तर
Phenol
Explanation:
Phenol can be used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. 0.2% solution of phenol is used as an antiseptic, while 1% of phenol is used as a disinfectant.
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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:
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Which of the following are sulpha drugs?
(i) Sulphapyridine
(ii) Prontosil
(iii) Salvarsan
(iv) Nardil
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.
What are antiseptics?
What is the mode of action of antimicrobial drugs?
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 |
Which of the following is known as broad spectrum antibiotics?
Which statement is false?
Aminoglycosides are usually used as ______.
Which one of the following is an inorganic antiseptic?
The linkage present in salvarsan is _______.
What is the major advantage of using chloroxylenol based antiseptics?
Who discovered the first antibiotic penicillin?
