Atropine Sulfate Flashcards
1
Q
Pharm/Actions
A
muscarinic-cholinergic blocking agent
2
Q
Indications
A
Bradycardia with evidence of cardiopulmonary compromise
Antidote for organophosphate poisoning
3
Q
Contraindications
A
Bradycardia WITHOUT evidence of cardiopulmonary compromise
4
Q
Precautions
A
Avoid in hypothermic bradycardia
5
Q
Adult dosage (bradycardia)
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0.5 mg IV/IO may repeat in 5 min.
MAX 3mg or if HR >60 and SBP >90
6
Q
PEDS dosage (bradycardia)
A
0.02 mg/kg may repeat 1x in 5 min.
MAX total dose 1mg
MIN dose 0.1 mg
7
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Category for bradycardia
A
Cat. A
8
Q
Category for Organophosephate poisioning
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Cat. B
9
Q
Adult dosage (Organophosephate poisioning)
A
2 mg IV/IM q 5 min. titrate to effect
10
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PEDS dosage (Organophosephate poisioning)
A
0.02 mg IV/IM
MIN dose 0.1 mg
MAX single dose 0.5 mg
