The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

A) Betadine
B) Xylocaine
C) epinephrine
D) hydrogen peroxide
E) isopropyl alcohol

Antiseptic

A substance that reduces the risk of infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, often used on living tissue or skin.

Minor Surgery

Surgical procedures that are less invasive and typically carry a lower risk, often performed in an outpatient setting.

Betadine

A brand name for a type of antiseptic used to prevent infection in wounds, containing the active ingredient povidone-iodine.