Atropine

Question 1

Atropine Class

Answer 1

Parasympatholytic

Question 2

Atropine MOA

Answer 2

Blocks acetylcholine receptors and direct vagolytic action, leading to parasympathetic inhibition of the smooth muscle. Allows for preexisting sympathetic stimulation to create increased cardiac output.
Antimuscarinic effect blocks parasympathetic stimulation caused by organophosphate poisoning specifically blocking hypersalivation, bronchial secretions, and bradycardia.

Question 3

Atropine Indications (2)

Answer 3

Symptomatic bradycardia

Organophosphate poisoning

Question 4

Atropine Contraindications

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Atropine Adult Symptomatic Bradycardia Dose

Answer 5

0.5 mg IVP + 5 repeats every 3-5 minutes

Question 6

Signs of Atropinization (5)

Answer 6

Blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, red as a beet, dry as a bone, hotter than hell

Question 7

Atropine Adult Organophosphate Poisoning Dose

Answer 7

2mg IV/IM PRN

Question 8

Atropine Peds Symptomatic Bracdycardia Dose

Answer 8

BHO 0.02mg/kg max 0.5mg IV

Question 9

Atropine Peds Organophosphate Poisoning Dose

Answer 9

0.05mg/kg max 2mg PRN