Atropine Medication Classification and Indications Quiz

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What is the primary indication for atropine administration?

Hemodynamically compromised symptomatic bradycardia (non-AMI) (correct)

Asymptomatic sinus bradycardia

Acute myocardial infarction

Supraventricular tachycardia

What is the maximum dose of atropine for an adult with a cardiac indication?

3 mg (correct)

There is no maximum dose specified

5 mg

1 mg

Which of the following is a contraindication for atropine administration?

Organophosphate poisoning

Sinus bradycardia

Angle-closure glaucoma (correct)

Hypothermic bradycardia

What is the mechanism of action of atropine?

Blocks the effects of acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse reaction of atropine if given too slowly or at a dose below the minimum?

Paradoxical bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about atropine is true?

It may not be effective for infranodal (type II) AV block and new third-degree block with wide QRS complexes Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial dose of atropine for a pediatric patient with organophosphate poisoning under 12 years old?

0.05 mg/kg IV Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is atropine use cautioned due to its potential to increase myocardial oxygen demand?

Myocardial infarction (AMI) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptomatology corresponds to the indication for atropine use in the setting of symptomatic sinus arrest?

Muscarinic symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What effect does atropine have on smooth muscle in the bronchial tree?

Relaxes smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions would atropine be unlikely to be effective for in terms of bradycardia treatment?

Hypothermia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial dose of atropine for a pediatric patient over 12 years old with organophosphate poisoning?

1 mg IV, repeat doubling dose every 5 minutes until muscarinic symptoms reverse Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential serious adverse reaction of atropine if administered incorrectly?

Paradoxical bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions would be a contraindication for the use of atropine?

Thyrotoxicosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum adult dose of atropine for cardiac indications?

3 mg Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following conditions would atropine be unlikely to be effective for treating bradycardia?

New third-degree block with wide QRS complexes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of atropine?

Parasympatholytic - blocks effects of acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

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