The physician has ordered atropine 0.5 mg intramuscularly (IM) for a patient to be ad-ministered 30 minutes prior to ECT. The rationale for use of this medication is that it re-duces secretions and:
a. Protects against vagal bradycardia
b. Improves the scope of convulsive activity
c. Reduces the need for recovery room staff
d. Prevents incontinence of bladder and bowel
ANS: A
Atropine is used for its ability to prevent vagal bradycardia associated with the electrical stimulus. The other options are neither relevant nor true.
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