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SE of adenosine?

1- chest pain 2- shortness of breath 3- dizziness 4- nausea

which drug has an effect on vagus nerve?

Digoxin.

first line treatment for bradycardia?

IV Atropine.

treatment of chronic bradycardia

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how does Atropine (IV) treat bradycardia?

<p>it reduces vagus nerve activity on M2 receptors>prevent hyperpolarisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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SE of adenosine

Side effects of adenosine include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and nausea.

Drug affecting vagus nerve

Digoxin affects the vagus nerve.

First-line bradycardia treatment

IV Atropine is the initial treatment for bradycardia.

Chronic bradycardia treatment

Chronic bradycardia is often treated with a pacemaker.

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Atropine's bradycardia effect

IV Atropine reduces vagus nerve activity via M2 receptors, preventing hyperpolarization.