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Q: Drug of choice for the organophosphorus poisoning is_______.
  • A. Neostigmine
  • B. Atropine
  • C. Physostigmine
  • D. Acetylcholine
Correct Answer: Option B - Atropine is the drug of choice for the organophosphorus poisoning. Atropine is an anticholinergic medicine, used in pesticide poisonings and can treat many other conditions. It is a tropane alkaloid. Atropine is administered intravenously to restore adequate cardiorespiratory function rapidly.
B. Atropine is the drug of choice for the organophosphorus poisoning. Atropine is an anticholinergic medicine, used in pesticide poisonings and can treat many other conditions. It is a tropane alkaloid. Atropine is administered intravenously to restore adequate cardiorespiratory function rapidly.

Explanations:

Atropine is the drug of choice for the organophosphorus poisoning. Atropine is an anticholinergic medicine, used in pesticide poisonings and can treat many other conditions. It is a tropane alkaloid. Atropine is administered intravenously to restore adequate cardiorespiratory function rapidly.