A student nurse is administering medications at a long-term care facility. Which of the following liquid medications is for topical administration?
A) Eye drops
B) Mouthwash
C) Syrup
D) Tincture
A
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Eye drops are instillations—liquids for topical use. Liquid medication when used to flush out or irrigate a wound is also topical administration. Mouthwash, syrups, and tinctures are not used for topical administration.
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