Atropine Sulfate Flashcards
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Indications and field use for Atropine Sulfate
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Symptomatic bradycardia
Sinus, Junctional, AV blocks causing hypotension, ventricular ectopic, chest pain, ALOC
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Mechanism of action of Atropine Sulfate
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Increased heart rate Decreased mucus production; increase bronchial smooth muscle relaxation Decreased GI secretion and motility Decreased urinary bladder tone Decreased sweat production
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Contraindications of Atropine Sulfate
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Hypersensitivity Glaucoma Tachycardia Obstructive GI disease Hepatic disease Renal disease Asthma Mobitz type 2 block 3rd degree block
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Atropine is Administered by
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IV, IO,IM
