Herzing University NSG 223 Med Surg
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What is the Action of Atropine?
blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic
cholinergic receptors
What classification is Atropine?
Anticholinergic
What does atropine treat?
,Cardiovascular effects such as bradycardia and syncope
What are the side effects of an overdose of Atropine?
- Decreased secretions
- Increased HR
- Decreased GI and Genitourinary tone
What is the antidote for Atropine?
Physostigmine at a slow rate of 1 mg/min
What are the effects of rapid administration of Atropine?
- Bradycardia
- Hypersalivation
- Seizures
How long does it take for the peak effects of Atropine IV
and IM to take effect?
IV: The peak effect occurs in 2 to 4 minutes
IM: 30 minutes
Nurse assesses for what with Atropine?
- HR for patients with bradycardia if Atropine
administered
- Diminished secretions in preoperative patients
What are some adverse Effects from Atropine?
, - Urinary retention
- Bowel Sounds- paralytic ileus
- Photophobia, mydriasis, blurred vision, and increased
intraocular pressure
- Dry mouth
- Increased temperature
Elderly and children are prone to what when on Atropine?
hyperpyrexia due to suppression of perspiration and heat
loss
What are some patient education for Atropine?
- Avoid excessively high temperatures
- Drink a lot of water
- Rinse mouth frequently
- Maintain good dental hygiene
- Use hard candy before taking medication
- Void before taking medication
- Visit ophthalmologist regularly
When patient is on Atropine what signs/symptoms should
you notify the MD about?
- If fluid intake is greater or less than urine output
- Fever
- Weakness becomes severe
II Exam #1 | Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
Update 2026
What is the Action of Atropine?
blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic
cholinergic receptors
What classification is Atropine?
Anticholinergic
What does atropine treat?
,Cardiovascular effects such as bradycardia and syncope
What are the side effects of an overdose of Atropine?
- Decreased secretions
- Increased HR
- Decreased GI and Genitourinary tone
What is the antidote for Atropine?
Physostigmine at a slow rate of 1 mg/min
What are the effects of rapid administration of Atropine?
- Bradycardia
- Hypersalivation
- Seizures
How long does it take for the peak effects of Atropine IV
and IM to take effect?
IV: The peak effect occurs in 2 to 4 minutes
IM: 30 minutes
Nurse assesses for what with Atropine?
- HR for patients with bradycardia if Atropine
administered
- Diminished secretions in preoperative patients
What are some adverse Effects from Atropine?
, - Urinary retention
- Bowel Sounds- paralytic ileus
- Photophobia, mydriasis, blurred vision, and increased
intraocular pressure
- Dry mouth
- Increased temperature
Elderly and children are prone to what when on Atropine?
hyperpyrexia due to suppression of perspiration and heat
loss
What are some patient education for Atropine?
- Avoid excessively high temperatures
- Drink a lot of water
- Rinse mouth frequently
- Maintain good dental hygiene
- Use hard candy before taking medication
- Void before taking medication
- Visit ophthalmologist regularly
When patient is on Atropine what signs/symptoms should
you notify the MD about?
- If fluid intake is greater or less than urine output
- Fever
- Weakness becomes severe
