Question

________ route is used for administration of pessaries.

• A. Vaginal
• B. Rectal
• C. Nasal
• D. Pulmonary

Hint:

Pessaries are for vaginal use, while suppositories are generally used by the rectal route.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Pessaries are solid dosage forms intended to be inserted into the vagina.

Step 1: Understanding pessaries.
Pessaries are used for local action in the vaginal cavity. They may contain antiseptics, antifungal agents, hormones, or other drugs.

Step 2: Route of administration.
Since pessaries are inserted into the vagina, their route of administration is the vaginal route.

Step 3: Why other options are wrong.
Rectal route is used for suppositories.
Nasal route is used for nasal drops, sprays, and insufflations.
Pulmonary route is used for inhalation preparations.

Step 4: Final answer.
Hence, pessaries are administered by the vaginal route. \[ \boxed{\text{Vaginal}} \]