For which of the following reasons is atropine often used during fiberoptic bronchoscopy?
1) To dry the patient's airway
2) To decrease vagal responses
3) To provide topical anesthesia
A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1, 2, and 3

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Atropine is used during fiberoptic bronchoscopy primarily to dry the patient's airway and to decrease vagal responses, which can help prevent reflexive bronchoconstriction and other vagal-mediated responses. It does not provide topical anesthesia; other agents are used for that purpose.

For Which of the Following Reasons Is Atropine Often Used