10 Questions
What is a common adverse effect of atropine in children?
Atropine fever and flush
What is a contraindication for the use of atropine?
Glaucoma
Which of the following is an effect of atropine that contributes to its antidiarrheal effect?
Reduction in gastrointestinal motility
What is a common side effect of atropine?
Tachycardia
Why is atropine used with caution in children?
Because it can cause atropine fever and flush
What is a contraindication for the use of atropine in the elderly?
Intestinal atony
What is the effect of atropine on urine secretion?
Urine retention
Which of the following is a combination of drugs that contains atropine?
Diphenoxylate/atropine
What is the next option for a patient with COPD who does not respond to a β2 agonist?
Ipratropium
What is the effect of atropine on eye function?
Mydriasis
Test your knowledge of anti-cholinergic drugs, including their classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, and side effects. Covers muscarinic blockers, nicotinic blockers, and their natural and synthetic derivatives.
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