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प्रश्न
What is the mode of action of antimicrobial drugs?
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उत्तर
Antimicrobial drugs can kill the microorganism such as bacteria, fungi, viruses or other parasites. They can, alternatively inhibit the pathogenic action of microbes.
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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.
Compound which is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties is ______.
Which of the following are sulpha drugs?
(i) Sulphapyridine
(ii) Prontosil
(iii) Salvarsan
(iv) Nardil
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(i) Iproniazid
(ii) Phenelzine
(iii) Equanil
(iv) Salvarsan
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(i) An antibacterial fungus.
(ii) Ampicillin is its synthetic modification.
(iii) It has bacteriostatic effect.
(iv) It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
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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 |
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Aspirin is chemically
Which of the following is known as broad spectrum antibiotics?
Barbituric acid is used as:-
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The structure shown below is of which well-known drug molecule-
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Sulphonamides act as ______.
