ATROPINE

Question 1

contraindications

Answer 1

tachycardia, hypersensitivity, unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage with myocardial ischemia, glaucoma, hypothermic bradycardia

Question 2

adult dose

Answer 2

0.5 mg every 3-5 min as needed with Max of 3 mg. With organophosphate poisoning = 2-4 mg

Question 3

pediatric dose

Answer 3

0.02mg/kg. at least 0.1 mg; Max single dose: child=0.5 mg; adolescent=1 mg. Max total dose: child=1 mg; adolescent=3 mg