Too Lazy pt2

Which listed below is NOT a disadvtanage of iodophors?

It is a broad spectrum antimicrobial

What type of disinfectant destroys cell walls and precipitates proteins

Phenols

What is the recommended time for phenols to kill TB?

2 minutes

Give two examples of phenolic compounds

Birex and coe foam

List advantages of phenols

• no stain/odor

• broad spectrum

• residual activity

• effective

• good on many surfaces

List disadvantages of phenols

• mixed daily

• residual film

• not all types kill all microbes well

List advantages of chlorines

• economical

• effective diluted

• rapid

• broad-sprectrum

List disadvantages of chlorines

• strong odor

• corrosive to metals

• harmful/irritant

• unstable

• better if mixed w/ distilled water

Which is an example of a chemical sterilant

Gluteraldehydes

List all examples of types of disinfectants

Alchols, quats, phenols, iodophors, chlorine