This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Surgery
Atropine is given as preanesthetic to 
Select and explain. 
A. Reduce salivation gag reflex, B. Reduce bronchial secretion, C. Bronchoconstriction, D. Prevent tachycardia
B: Reduce bronchial secretion
Answer: B: Reduce bronchial secretion 
Explanation: (B) (Reduce bronchial secretions) (268, 56 Arun Yadav 5th)ATROPINE- Use to teeat bradyarrhythmiasOther uses:1. As pre medication to decrease respiratory secretions2. In reversal along with neostigmine to prevent muscarinic effects3. Organosphosphorus PoisoningGOALS OF PREMEDICATIONS* To relieve anxiety* To produce haemodynamic stability* To induce sedation (good sleep) and reduce metabolic rate* To provide analgesia and amnesia* To decrease the chances of aspiration* To contral oral and respiratory secretions* To prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting* To control infections* Atropine is a bronchodilator and reduce air way resistance specially COPD and Asthma patients* Atropine prevent bradycardia, hypotension