Which anticholinergic drug is given preoperatively to decrease oral secretions and facilitate endotracheal intubation?

A) halothane
B) pentobarbital
C) atropine
D) morphine


Answer: C

A) Halothane is no longer on the market.
B) Pentobarbital is not an anticholinergic drug.
D) Morphine is not an anticholinergic drug.

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