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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?

Tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmias (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Constipation (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Narrow angle glaucoma (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Children (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for antimuscarinics?

Asthma (D) Signup and view all the answers

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