Multiple choice

Which of the following can be used to sterilize the heat labile instruments for use in surgical procedures?

  1. Absolute alcohol

  2. Ultraviolet rays

  3. Chlorine-releasing compounds

  4. Ethylene oxide gas

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mechanism of Action - Alkylation of amino, carboxyl, etc., group of proteins. Use: To sterilized heat-labile instruments  like dental equipment, heart lung machines, etc. Disadvantage: It is potentially mutagenic and carcinogenic.