Otic route refers to administration in the:

Otic route refers to administration in the:

• A. In the ear
• B. In the eye
• C. In the nose
• D. On the skin

Answer: (A)

Ot(ic) route means administering medication into the ear canal. This is the method used for ear drops to treat ear conditions and deliver ear-specific formulations. It is not for the eye, nose, or skin—that would be ocular, intranasal, or topical administration, respectively. When giving otic drops, warm the solution to body temperature, have the person lie on the side with the affected ear up, and gently straighten the ear canal (pull the pinna up and back for adults and children over about three years old, and down and back for younger children). Place the prescribed number of drops, then keep the head tilted for a few minutes to help absorption. Avoid touching the dropper to the ear and check for any contraindications, such as suspected ruptured eardrum, unless instructed otherwise.

Ot(ic) route means administering medication into the ear canal. This is the method used for ear drops to treat ear conditions and deliver ear-specific formulations. It is not for the eye, nose, or skin—that would be ocular, intranasal, or topical administration, respectively.

When giving otic drops, warm the solution to body temperature, have the person lie on the side with the affected ear up, and gently straighten the ear canal (pull the pinna up and back for adults and children over about three years old, and down and back for younger children). Place the prescribed number of drops, then keep the head tilted for a few minutes to help absorption. Avoid touching the dropper to the ear and check for any contraindications, such as suspected ruptured eardrum, unless instructed otherwise.