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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True False
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1. The person recovers from what is afflicting them. 2. The person becomes more ill and then recovers. 3. An outside person must help the person recover. 4. Other interventions aid the healing tradition.