When prescribed as preanesthetic medications, morphine sulfate and atropine sulfate:
a. cannot be mixed in the same syringe.
b. may be mixed in the same syringe.
c. are generally given 20-30 minutes apart.
d. both function as opioid analgesics.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not a true statement.
B Correct: These two medications can be mixed in the same syringe.
C Incorrect: These medications can be administered together.
D Incorrect: Atropine is an anticholinergic and morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic.
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