What medication is associated with dilated and fixed pupils in the intensive care unit patient?

a. Atropine
b. Lidocaine
c. Vanceril
d. Aminophylline

ANS: A
Dilated and fixed (unresponsive to light) pupils are seen in patients who have been given atro-pine.

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