NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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Question
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Clean the teeth.
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Loosen the mucuous.
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Smoothen the tounge.
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Liquidify food substances.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thymol is an antiseptic with antibacterial and antifungal activity. It is used as a mouthwash or gargle for oral hygiene and for refreshing the mouth, for treating sore throat and for minor mouth inflammation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The use of glycerin in the formulation is to increase the solubility of the extract which is not completely soluble in water. Humectants such as glycerin are used 5-20% in mouthwash to give a certain sensation in the mouth.
Detailed explanation-3: -When used to reduce plaque and gingivitis, thymol has been found to be more effective when used in combination with chlorhexidine than when used purely by itself. Thymol is also the active antiseptic ingredient in some toothpaste, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Euthymol.
Detailed explanation-4: -ICM Pharma TYMOL is an antiseptic gargle for sore throat and oral hygiene. TYMOL contains Pine Oil and Thymol for relieving sore throat and mouth ulcer pain. TYMOL also contains Menthol and Eucalyptol to keep the breath fresh.