Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Microbiology and Pharmacology

Once a sealed bottle of eye drops is opened, they are no longer considered
  1. viable.
  2. sterile.
  3. stable.
  4. all of the above.
Explanation
Answer: B - sterile.

Once a sealed bottle of eye drops is opened, they are no longer considered sterile. Most ophthalmic solutions are manufactured in a sterile manner, but once opened microorganisms can find their way in.
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