A patient has been administered atropine for sinus bradycardia. Which of the following symptoms is noted with large doses of atropine?
A) Pallor
B) Flushing
C) Edema
D) Incontinence
B
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Large doses of atropine cause facial flushing because of dilation of blood vessels in the neck. Pallor, edema, and incontinence are not caused by dilation of blood vessels in the neck.
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