Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License Practice Test

What is the common administration route for eye drops?

1. Intravenous

2. Topical

3. Intradermal

4. Ocular

The correct answer is: Ocular

The common administration route for eye drops is correctly identified as ocular. This term specifically refers to the application of medication directly to the eyes, which is the intended route for eye drops. These medications are formulated to treat various conditions of the eye, such as infections, inflammation, or glaucoma, and are designed for local action at the site of administration. While the term "topical" can refer to the application of medications on the skin or mucous membranes, it is broader and does not specifically denote administration to the eyes. The other options, intravenous and intradermal, pertain to other types of drug administration that are not relevant to eye drops. Intravenous involves delivering medication directly into the bloodstream, while intradermal refers to the injection of medication into the dermal layer of the skin, neither of which apply to the ocular route. Therefore, ocular is both specific and accurate for eye drops.