atropine sulfate

Question 1

Classes for atropine sulfate

Answer 1

Anticholinergic
Parasympathetic Blocker
Antidote

Question 2

Standard supplies for atropine sulfate

Answer 2

Prefilled syringe

Vial

Question 3

MOA for atropine sulfate

Answer 3

Blocks the action of acetylcholine
Increases the heart rate
Reverses the symptoms of cholinergic poisoning

Question 4

Indications for atropine sulfate

Answer 4

Bradycardia
Organophosphate poisoning
Carbamate poisoning
Nerve agent exposure

Question 5

Contraindications for atropine sulfate

Answer 5

Known hypersensitivity to the drug
Tachycardia
Hypothermia-induced bradycardia

Question 6

Adverse reactions to atropine sulfate

Answer 6

Tachycardia
Palpitations
Flushed, hot, dry skin
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Confusion
Anxiety
Headache
Dilated pupils
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Nausea
Vomiting

Question 7

Routes of administration for atropine sulfate

Answer 7

IV
IO
ET

Question 8

Onset of action for atropine sulfate

Answer 8

Immediate

Question 9

Adult dosages for atropine sulfate (bradycardia)

Answer 9

1.0 mg
May repeat every 3-5 min
Max dosage: 3.0 mg

Question 10

Pediatric dosages for atropine sulfate (bradycardia)

Answer 10

0.02 mg/kg
May repeat the dosage every 3-5 min
Max dosage: 1.0 mg in children, 2.0 mg in adolescents

Question 11

Special considerations for atropine sulfate

Answer 11

Consider transcutaneous pacing for bradydysrhythmias refractory to administration of the drug

Question 12

Adult dosages for atropine sulfate (organophosphate poisoning)

Answer 12

1-4 mg

May double the dosage every 5 min

Question 13

Pediatric dosages for atropine sulfate (organophosphate poisoning)

Answer 13

0.03-0.05 mg/kg every 10-20 min