A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by her mother. The mother reports that the child has been vomiting, and the nurse notes that the child's face is flushed and she is diaphoretic. The mother thinks that the child may have swallowed carbachol drops. A diagnosis of cholinergic poisoning is made. Which of the following drugs would be administered?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Atropine
C) Cevimeline
D) Nicotine
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)