Why Is Topical Application the Most Common Method of Administering

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why is topical application the most common method of administering anesthesia for eye surgery?

• A)Blood-eye barrier prevents effective absorption of most systemic drugs.
• B)Eye procedures do not require systemic anesthesia.
• C)Eyes do not have deep pain receptors; therefore deep anesthesia is not needed.
• D)Topical anesthesia administered through the conjunctiva remains in the eye for an extended time.

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Definitions:

Montreal Protocol

An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, a class of chemical compounds used in refrigeration and aerosols, which have been found to deplete the ozone layer.

Ozone Hole

A depletion of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere, particularly over the Antarctic, caused primarily by human-made chemicals.

Stratosphere

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, characterized by a slight temperature increase and the presence of the ozone layer.