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Use of atropine in pre-anaesthetic medication has all of the following effects except: March 2012

A
Prevent hypotension
B
Bronchoconstriction
C
Prevent bradycardia
D
Decrease secretion
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: B i.e. Bronchoconstriction The main aim of using anticholinergics (atropine) as preanaesthetic medication is to prevent vagal bradycardia and hypotension, and prophylaxis of laryngospasm (which is precipitated by respiratory secretions)

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