Historically, Which of the Following Was Instilled into the Eyes

question 57

Multiple Choice

Historically, which of the following was instilled into the eyes of newborn infants to prevent gonococcal infections?

• A)triclosan
• B)formaldehyde
• C)phenol
• D)silver nitrate
• E)mercurochrome

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