Regarding antiseptic agents all of the following are true EXCEPT

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Regarding antiseptic agents   all of the following are true EXCEPT

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Potassium permanganase is an effective bactericidal agent

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Sodium hypochlorite is an effective antiseptic for intact skin

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Formaldehyde may be used to disinfect instruments

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Chlorhexidine is active against gram positive cocci

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Ethanol is an effective skin antiseptic because it denatures microbial proteins

1.	Regarding antiseptic agents all of the following are true EXCEPT
A.	Sodium hypochlorite is an effective antiseptic for intact skin
B.	Potassium permanganase is an effective bactericidal agent
C.	Formaldehyde may be used to disinfect instruments
D.	Chlorhexidine is active against gram positive cocci
E.	Ethanol is an effective skin antiseptic because it denatures microbial proteins
Answer» B. Potassium permanganase is an effective bactericidal agent

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