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29 Cards in this Set
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Most Common Acid Agent
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Acetic Acid / Vinegar
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MOA of Acetic Agents
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Make environment too acidic for organisms that require a neutral or alkaline environment.
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Most Common Alcohol Agent
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Isopropyl or Ethanol alcohol
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MOA of Alcohol Agents
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Denature/destroy microorganism's protein or directly lyse microorganisms
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Most common Aldehyde Agent
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Formaldehyde
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MOA of Aldehyde Agents
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Inhibit formation of essential amino acid: Methionine
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Most common Biguanide Agents
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Hibiclens
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MOA of Biguanide Agents
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Disrupt bacterial cytoplasmic membranes and inhibit membrane bound ATPase
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Most common Dye Agents
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Gentian violet
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MOA of Rosaniline Dye Agents
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Topical antiseptic / antiprotazoal agents for Cord care and for Thrush
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Most common Chlorine Compound
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Clorox Bleach
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MOA of Chlorine Compounds
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Hypochlorous acid that forms when chlorine reacts with water.
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Most common Iodine compound
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Tincture or solution
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MOA of Iodine
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Form salts when combined with other agents
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Most common Oxidizing Agents
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Hydrogen Pyroxide
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MOA of Oxidizing Agents
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Attack membrane lipids & DNA
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Most common Phenolic Agents
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Lysol
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MOA of Phenolic Agents
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Interrupt bacterial electron transport
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Phenolic agents: Disinfectant, Antiseptic, or both
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Disinfectant
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Oxidizing Agents:
Disinfectant, Antiseptic, or both |
Antiseptic
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Iodine Compounds are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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Topical antiseptic - All. Spore effectiveness depends on timing & concentration.
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Alcohol Compounds are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses,
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Aldehyde Compounds are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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All
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Biguanide Compounds are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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G+ and G- Bacteria & Fungi
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Dye Compounds are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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Bacteria (& Antiprotozoal)
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Chlorine Compounds are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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Bacteria, TB, & partially against viruses
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Iodine Compounds are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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ALl - Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores (if % is high enough and exposure is timed correctly)
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Oxidizing Agents are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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Bacteria & Viruses
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Phenolic Agents are effective against which: Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses, Spores or All
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Bacteria, TB, Fungi, Viruses
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