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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does epinephrine affect the heart?

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

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

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

    What is a common effect of amiodarone?

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

    How does adenosine affect the AV node conduction time?

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

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

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

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

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

    How does amiodarone affect peripheral vascular resistance (Afterload)?

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

    What is an expected effect of Nitroglycerin on Preload?

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

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