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Title

Chpt 96 - Pharmacology for Nursing Care

Description

Antiseptics and Disinfectants

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Subject

Nursing

Level

Undergraduate 1

Created

12/02/2012

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Term

What must you know about antiseptics and disinfectants in order to be effective?

Definition

The time course of action of the specific agent you are working with

Term

What is preferred for routine hand antisepsis?

Definition

alcohol-based handrubs

Term

What is preferred for hand cleansing after exposure to spore-forming bacteria such as C. difficile or B. anthracis?

Definition

Soap and water