Austin has accidentally taken an overdose of atracurium, a drug belonging to the class of nondepolarizing blockers. He slips into a state of respiratory paralysis and struggles to control his breathing. On arriving at the hospital, the doctors give Austin a dose of a certain drug in an attempt to reverse his condition. Based on the information provided in this scenario, which of the following drugs have the doctors given Austin?

A. Scopolamine
B. Neostigmine
C. Oxybutynin
D. Atropine


Answer: B

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