12 Questions
What is the classification of Atropine?
Anticholinergic
What is the maximum recommended adult dosage of Atropine for all cardiac indications?
3 mg
In which condition should Atropine be used with caution due to its potential to increase myocardial oxygen demand?
Myocardial ischemia
Which type of poisoning may require higher doses of Atropine?
Organophosphate poisoning
What is one potential contraindication of using Atropine?
Glaucoma
How does Atropine affect the smooth muscle in the bronchial tree?
Relaxes the airways
Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse reaction of Atropine if given too slowly or below the minimum dose?
Increased myocardial oxygen demand
Which of the following is a potential indication for the use of Atropine?
Hemodynamically compromised symptomatic bradycardia (non-AMI)
What is the initial recommended intravenous dose of Atropine for organophosphate poisoning in a child under 12 years of age?
0.05 mg/kg
Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of Atropine?
All of the above
In which of the following conditions is Atropine contraindicated?
All of the above
Which of the following is the maximum recommended adult dose of Atropine for organophosphate poisoning?
There is no maximum recommended dose for organophosphate poisoning
Test your knowledge on the trade name, generic name, classification, indications, and dosage of Atropine. This quiz covers the use of Atropine in treating hemodynamically compromised symptomatic bradycardia, sinus arrest, AV nodal block, organophosphate poisoning, cholinesterase inhibiting pesticides, and nerve agent chemical weapons.
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