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ANTI-INFECTIVES: ALDEHYDES + PRESERVATIVES

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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SYNONYMS Formalin, Formol

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Formaldehyde

#2
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NLT 37% w/v of HCHO with methanol

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Formaldehyde

#3
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Prevents the polymerization of formaldehyde to paraformaldehyde

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Methanol

#4
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Primary use of formaldehyde

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Embalming Agent Others: Deodorant, Antiseptic, Disinfectant (Gas)

#5
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Used for sterilization of equipment and instruments that cannot be autoclaved

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Glutarol (Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant Solution) Brand Name: Cidex

#6
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SYNONYMS Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant Solution

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Glutarol Brand Name: Cidex

#7
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Compounds that prevents contamination

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Preservatives

#8
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Useful antifungal preservative for liquid dosage forms; has low toxicity

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Parabens

#9
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Parabens are esters of ____.

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p-hydroxybenzoic acid

#10
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White crystalline powders for molds

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Methylparaben (methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate)

#11
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White crystalline powders for yeast

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Propylparaben (propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate)

#12
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SYNONYMS Chloretone

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Chlorobutanol

#13
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SYNONYMS Phenylcarbinol/Phenylmethanol

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Benzylalcohol

#14
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SYNONYMS Orange oil/Rose oil Used in perfumery

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Phenylethyl alcohol

#15
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SYNONYMS 2,4-hexadienoic acid

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Sorbic Acid

#16
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A white crystalline solid that slowly sublimes at room temperature and naturally occurring in gum benzoin and in Peru and Tolu balsams

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Benzoic acid and its esters

#17
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Transparent colorless crystals, antifungal preservatives

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Sodium benzoate and Sodium propionate

#18
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Preservative for fresh fruit juices

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Benzoic Acid

#19
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Effective antifungal preservatives especially in preparations containing sugar

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Sorbic Acid

#20
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Preservative in injectable drugs

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Phenylmercuric nitrate

#21
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The bacteriostatic efficacy of phenylmercuric nitrate is ____ in the presence of serum. Increased or Reduced

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Reduced

#22
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SYNONYMS Acetoxyphenylmercury

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Phenylmercuric acetate

#23
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Occurs as white prisms

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Phenylmercuric acetate

#24
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Formaldehyde is immiscible with water and alcohol at room temperature. True or False

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False MISCIBLE