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Which gas is used for sterilizing heat-sensitive equipment?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 28 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4934)
Which gas is used for sterilizing heat-sensitive equipment?
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Ethylene oxide
- Oxygen
Ans → (c)Ethylene oxide
Explanation → Ethylene oxide gas is used for sterilizing surgical and medical devices.
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Q. 6 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4912)
Which dosage form is designed for controlled drug release?
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What is the primary function of bile salts in digestion?
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Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
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Which instrument is used for sterilization by dry heat?
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Which drug is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
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Which polymer is used for enteric coating of tablets?
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Which of the following is a β-lactam antibiotic?
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Which of the following is used as a preservative in pharmaceutical preparations?
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Which gas is used for sterilizing heat-sensitive equipment?
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What is the use of mannitol in pharmacy?
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