A patient is admitted with suspected overdose of Bloxiverz (neostigmine). Which of the following will be used as an antidote?
A) Narcan
B) Vitamin K
C) Atropine
D) Epinephrine

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Atropine is the antidote for Bloxiverz (neostigmine) overdose. Atropine works by blocking the effects of neostigmine on the muscarinic receptors and reversing the symptoms of cholinergic excess. Narcan (A) is the antidote for opioid overdose, Vitamin K (B) is the antidote for warfarin overdose, and Epinephrine (D) is used to treat anaphylactic shock.

A Patient Is Admitted with Suspected Overdose of Bloxiverz (Neostigmine)