NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACEUTICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lugol’s solution is used as
A
Diluent
B
Solubilizer
C
Flavoring agent
D
Antibacterial agent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conclusion: Lugol’s solution 1.0% and 0.1% effectively eradicated S. aureus in biofilm and could be an alternative to conventional topical antibiotics where S. aureus biofilm is suspected such as external otitis, pharyngitis and wounds.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lugol′s solution (diluted iodine-potassium iodide solution-for the Gram staining method, is a ready-to-use solution used in Bacteriology, for example, for the staining of Gram bacteria. In bacteriology, the Gram staining allows a fast differentiation of bacteria in Gram-positive and Gram-negative.

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