Atropine and Atropine Substitutes: Side Effects and Toxicity
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What is a possible CNS manifestation of atropine and atropine substitutes?

  • CNS depression
  • Convulsions (correct)
  • Tachycardia
  • Urinary retention

    • What symptom is common in infants and young children due to atropine and atropine substitutes?

  • Tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmias
  • Constipation and urinary retention
  • Mydriasis, cycloplegia and diplopia
  • Dry skin, dry mouth, dry throat, dry eye and flushing of skin (correct)

    • What is a possible eye-related side effect of atropine and atropine substitutes?

  • Cataract
  • Dry eye
  • Glaucoma
  • Mydriasis, cycloplegia and diplopia (correct)

    • What is a possible cardiovascular side effect of atropine and atropine substitutes?

    <p>Tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible gastrointestinal side effect of atropine and atropine substitutes?

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

    Which of the following is a contraindication for antimuscarinics, especially in certain cases?

    <p>Benign prostatic hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is a relative contraindication for antimuscarinics?

    <p>Narrow angle glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is more susceptible to the toxic effects of antimuscarinics?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for antimuscarinics?

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

    What is a condition in which antimuscarinics should be used with caution?

    <p>Benign prostatic hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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