Patients suffering from the sudden onset of severe neuromuscular symptoms may have nerve agent intoxication and should be given atropine (0.05 mg/kg) promptly for its antimuscarinic effects. Atropine has the following effects EXCEPT

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Atropine does not improve skeletal muscle paralysis, which requires pralidoxime.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: High cholesterol is not a diagnostic criterion for systemic lupus erythematosus; it is unrelated to the disease process.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Corticosteroids are given to mothers at risk of preterm delivery to promote surfactant production in the fetus, which helps prevent or manage neonatal RDS.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Observation is appropriate if transient synovitis is suspected without signs of infection.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Succinylcholine increases the risk of myocardial depression with volatile agents, which can lead to life-threatening cardiac events.