Amiodarone and Atropine Effects Quiz

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What is the primary effect of amiodarone on the sympathetic response?

  • Increases inotropic effects
  • Blocks alpha and beta effects (correct)
  • Reduces coronary blood flow
  • Increases chronotropic effects

Which effect is NOT associated with atropine?

  • Inhibits gastrointestinal secretions
  • Decreases GI motility
  • Dilates pupils
  • Increases dromotropic effects (correct)

What is a characteristic effect of adenosine on the heart?

  • Dilates coronary arteries
  • Stimulates peripheral vasoconstriction
  • Interrupts reentry pathways through AV and SA nodes (correct)
  • Increases myocardial oxygen demand

Which statement best describes the effect of nitroglycerin on myocardial circulation?

<p>Reduces myocardial oxygen demand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Calcium Chloride (CaCl) as described?

<p>Antidote for calcium channel blockers toxicity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does epinephrine affect the heart?

<p>Stimulates alpha &amp; beta-adrenergic receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary effect of alpha-adrenergic receptor stimulation?

<p>Peripheral vasoconstriction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of amiodarone?

<p>Reduces AV conduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the effect of atropine on gastrointestinal (GI) function?

<p>Inhibits both GI secretions and motility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does adenosine affect the AV node conduction time?

<p>Slows down the conduction time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an effect of nitroglycerin on coronary arteries?

<p>Reduces myocardial oxygen demand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary effect of Calcium Chloride (CaCL) in reversing hyperkalemia-induced cardio-electric changes?

<p>Reverses cardio-electric changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the effects of epinephrine on the heart?

<p>Increases automaticity and AV conduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does amiodarone affect peripheral vascular resistance (Afterload)?

<p>Reduces Afterload (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic effect of atropine on the SA Node?

<p>Accelerates SA node conduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable effect of adenosine on patients with SVT?

<p>Induces Sinus Rhythm in patients with SVT (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an expected effect of Nitroglycerin on Preload?

<p>Decreases Preload (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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