Atropine

Question 1

What’s another name for atropine?

Answer 1

Atropen

Question 2

What is the Antidote for Atropine?

Answer 2

Physostigmine

Question 3

What class is Atropine?

Answer 3

Anticholinergic
Parasympatholytic

Question 4

What actions do atropine have?

Answer 4

1) Blocks the parasumpathetic nervous system both vagal effects on the heart
2 Does not increase contractilitu
3) Increases oxygen demand
4u Decreases airway Secretions
5) Increases heart rate
D.) Decreases Gl Secretions

Question 5

Indications of atropine?

Answer 5

1.)Bradycardia associated with the decrease Of blood pressure
2.)Organophosphate poisoning

Question 6

What are the precautions?

Answer 6

None in emergency settings
2.) 2nd and 3rd degree heart blocks
3.) Shock

Question 7

What
is the adult dose for Atropine

Answer 7

Bradycardia- 1ma every three to five Minutes up to the max dosage of 3mg
Organophosphate poisoning 2-5 mg
Hypersalivation - 0.5 mg

Question 8

Peds dosage

Answer 8

0.02 mg) Kg minimum dose of 0.1mg
Max dose:.0.5mg

Question 9

What are the Side effects of Atropen

Answer 9

Dry Mouth

Tachycardia

Dilated pupils
Ams

drowsiness

Warm Skin

Hypertension