DRUGS

Question 1

MOA of atropine?

Answer 1

blocks acetylcholine at PSNS sites in smooth muscle, secretory glands, CNS

increases CO, dries secretions

Question 2

Onset of action of IV atropine?

Answer 2

immediate

maximum effect; 0.7 to 4 minutes

Question 3

Dosage of IV/IM atropine for bradycardia?

Answer 3

0.5 mg every 3 to 5 minutes; max total dose 3 mg