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Atropine-mechanism of action in organophosphate poisoning-

A
Reactivation of choline-esterase
B
Acts on central and peripheral post.ganglionic receptors
C
Acts on central and peripheral cholinergic receptors
D
Acts on peripheral cholinergic receptors only
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Acts on central and peripheral cholinergic receptors o In organophosphate poisoning, atropine counteracts the peripheral muscarinic symptoms and at higher doses central effects as well. o Atropine does not reverse nicotinic action i.e., peripheral muscular paralysis.

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