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What is the main action of atropine?
What is the main action of atropine?
- Decreases heart rate
- Inhibits the actions of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptor sites (correct)
- Increases salivation and bronchial secretions
- Stimulates the actions of acetylcholine
What is a contraindication for using atropine?
What is a contraindication for using atropine?
- Hypersensitivity (correct)
- Hypoxia
- Bradycardia
- Hypertension
What is the onset of atropine's action?
What is the onset of atropine's action?
- Variable
- Rapid (correct)
- Slow
- Delayed
What is a potential side effect of atropine?
What is a potential side effect of atropine?
What is the maximum total dose of atropine for a child with bradycardia not responding to Epi?
What is the maximum total dose of atropine for a child with bradycardia not responding to Epi?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of atropine administration?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of atropine administration?
What is the main indication for using atropine in pediatric patients?
What is the main indication for using atropine in pediatric patients?
Which medication may potentiate the effects of atropine?
Which medication may potentiate the effects of atropine?
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What does atropine do?
What does atropine do?
Atropine blocks acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors.
When should atropine not be used?
When should atropine not be used?
A person who is allergic to atropine should not use it.
How fast does atropine work?
How fast does atropine work?
Atropine works quickly after it is given.
What is a side effect of atropine?
What is a side effect of atropine?
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What is the maximum dose of atropine for a child with bradycardia?
What is the maximum dose of atropine for a child with bradycardia?
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What is a potential side effect of atropine?
What is a potential side effect of atropine?
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What is atropine used for in children?
What is atropine used for in children?
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What medications can make atropine stronger?
What medications can make atropine stronger?
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