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Antiseptics |
used topically, living tissue. Clean wound, prepare for injection/surgery. "Clean people". |
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Disinfectants |
sterilize inanimate objects (surgical instruments) "Clean things". |
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Antiseptics/disinfectants stop infections by killing microorganisms. How? |
Denaturing - protein Decreasing- cell wall tension Inhibiting- metabolism/enzymes Attacking- cell membranes |
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Sterilization |
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Iodine |
Effective presurgery antiseptic. Too much absorption can cause GI damage, hypothyroidism |
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Antiseptics |
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The terms antiseptic and disinfectant are synonymous |
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All disinfectants sterilize things |
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Not all antiseptics can be used on open wounds |
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Hydrogen peroxide is a must for any home medicine cabinet |
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Bacteria |
shape, groupings, stains |
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Antibiotic drugs
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Drugs extracted from microorganisms |
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Synthetic antibacterial drugs |
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Antibacterial drugs |
A- Aminoglycosides C- Cephalosporins F- Fluroquinolones P- Penicillin M-Macrolides S- Sulfonamides T- Tetracyclines |
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Aminoglycosides |
Adverse effects
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Cast |
A lump of dead cells that abnormally collects in the body. |