Medication AdministrationPregunta 7 de 100
When instilling eye (ophthalmic) drops, where should the drop be placed?
a.Directly onto the pupil
b.On the outer corner near the ear
c.Into the lower conjunctival sac after pulling down the lower lid
d.On the closed eyelid so it soaks through
Explicación
Ophthalmic drops go into the lower conjunctival sac formed by gently pulling down the lower lid, avoiding the cornea to prevent injury and blinking. Dropping directly on the pupil is uncomfortable and may cause the drop to be blinked out.
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