Atropine Classification and Indications Quiz

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What is the classification of Atropine?

  • Antidiabetic
  • Antihistamine
  • Antipsychotic
  • Anticholinergic (correct)

What is the maximum recommended adult dosage of Atropine for all cardiac indications?

  • 3 mg (correct)
  • 4 mg
  • 2 mg
  • 5 mg

In which condition should Atropine be used with caution due to its potential to increase myocardial oxygen demand?

  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial ischemia (correct)
  • Hypothyroidism

Which type of poisoning may require higher doses of Atropine?

<p>Organophosphate poisoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential contraindication of using Atropine?

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

How does Atropine affect the smooth muscle in the bronchial tree?

<p>Relaxes the airways (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse reaction of Atropine if given too slowly or below the minimum dose?

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

Which of the following is a potential indication for the use of Atropine?

<p>Hemodynamically compromised symptomatic bradycardia (non-AMI) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial recommended intravenous dose of Atropine for organophosphate poisoning in a child under 12 years of age?

<p>0.05 mg/kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential mechanism of action of Atropine?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following conditions is Atropine contraindicated?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the maximum recommended adult dose of Atropine for organophosphate poisoning?

<p>There is no maximum recommended dose for organophosphate poisoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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