Short Answer TypeWhat is the difference between local and general anaesthetics? Name one chemical used in each case.
Long Answer TypeHow are antiseptics distinguished from disinfectants? Give two examples of each of the substances.
Describe the following with suitable examples of chemicals:
(i) Antipyretics
(ii) Antiseptics
(iii) Tranquilizers
(iv) Wide spectrum antibiotics
Name the action of the following on the human body:
(a) Aspirin
(b) Penicillin
(c) Phenacetin
(d) Morphine
(e) Analgin
(f) Laminal
(g) Sarconal
(h) Streptomycin.
(a) Aspirin: It acts as antipyretic and analgesic. It brings down fever and acts as a pain killer.
(b) Penicillin: It acts as antibiotic. It kills microorganisms causing disease.
(c) Phenacetin: It acts as Antipyretic and analgesic. It brings down fever and acts as a pain killer.
(d) Morphine: It acts as narcotics. It is a strong analgesic i.e., pain-reliever.
(e) Analgin: It acts as antipyretic and analgesic. It brings down fever and acts as a pain-killer.
(f) Laminal: It is tranquilizer. It is given to mental patients to reduce anxiety.
(g) Seconal: It is tranquilizer. It is given to mental patients to reduce anxiety.
(h) Streptomycin: It is an antibiotic and is used to kill micro-organism causing disease.
Short Answer TypeGive one important use of each of the following:
(i) Bithional
(ii) Chloroamphenicol
(iii) Streptomycin
(iv) Paracetamol.
Explain what do you understand by pathogens. How can we control the microbial diseases?
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