Differentiate Between the Antiseptics and Disinfectants,and Select the Appropriate Information

question 19

Multiple Choice

Differentiate between the antiseptics and disinfectants,and select the appropriate information that must be given to a patient regarding their use.

• A) Some antiseptics, like peroxide, can be used as oral rinses but must not be ingested.
• B) Antiseptics and disinfectants may contain ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, which are poisonous if they are ingested.
• C) The aldehydes are never used as antiseptics because of the potential damage to human tissue at any concentration.
• D) All of these are correct.

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