Thursday May 6, 1998 - Question 13

Which of the following statements about atropine is correct?

A. Atropine is a sympathetic antagonist that blocks the effects of dopamine.

B. Atropine is indicated for the treatment of organophosphate and carbonate insecticide exposures.

C. The initial adult dose of atropine in insecticide poisoning is 0.1 mg.

D. Atropine should not be administered as a continuous infusion.

E. 10 mg/24 hours is the maximum dose of atropine that should be administered.
 
 

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