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Which of the following is correct with regard to atropine?

(Please select 1 option)

Causes sweating and lacrimation

Increases sinus rate This is the correct answer

Decreases atrioventricular contraction

Stimulates the vagus nerve Incorrect answer selected

Decreases atrioventricular conduction

Explanation

Atropine is an important drug in the peri-arrest and cardiac arrest scenarios. The dose for peri-arrest bradycardia is 500 mcg repeated every three to five minutes to a maximum of 3 mg.

In the cardiac arrest patient the dose is 3 mg.

Side effects of the drug may include urinary retention, confusion and dry mouth.

Answer Statistics

1

6%

2

79%

3

2%

4

9%

5

6%

Times answered: 255