A patient is in the operating room awaiting general anesthesia for an open cholecystectomy. Atropine is prescribed preoperatively to
a. minimize the amount of analgesia needed postoperatively.
b. provide a more rapid induction of anesthesia.
c. reduce the risk of bradycardia during surgery.
d. induce relaxation prior to induction of anesthesia.
ANS: C
Anticholinergic drugs, such as atropine (Sal-Tropine), may be given to reduce the risk of bradycardia during surgery.
Atropine does not minimize the amount of analgesia needed postoperatively.
Atropine does not ensure a more rapid induction of anesthesia.
Atropine does not induce relaxation prior to induction of anesthesia.
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