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प्रश्न
Define the following term with a suitable example in each:
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
उत्तर
Antibiotics which kill or inhibit a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria are said to be broad spectrum antibiotics.
Chloramphenicol, Vancomycin, and ofloxacin are broad-spectrum antibiotics.
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Define the following term with a suitable example in each:
Disinfectants
Compounds with antiseptic properties are:
(i) \[\ce{CHCl3}\]
(ii) \[\ce{CHI3}\]
(iii) Boric acid
(iv) 0.3 ppm aqueous solution of \[\ce{Cl2}\]
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Match the classes of drugs given in Column I with their action given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Analgesics | (a) Inhibit the growth of microorganisms can be given orally |
| (ii) Antiseptics | (b) Treatment of stress |
| (iii) Antihistamines | (c) Applied to inanimate objects |
| (iv) Antacids | (d) Prevents the interaction of histamine with its receptor |
| (v) Tranquilisers | (e) Pain killing effect |
| (vi) Antibiotics | (f) Applied to diseased skin surfaces |
| (vii) Disinfectants | (g) Treatment of acidity |
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Aspirin is chemically
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Statement I : Penicillin is a bacteriostatic type antibiotic.
Statement II : The general structure of Penicillin is:
Choose the correct option:
