Atropine Effects — FRCA Primary MCQ

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Atropine causes which of the following effects?

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Correct answer: A — Mydriasis and tachycardia and reduced secretions

Atropine is a competitive muscarinic antagonist causing: mydriasis (dilated pupil) / cycloplegia / tachycardia / bronchodilation / reduced secretions (salivary / bronchial / gastric) / decreased GI motility / urinary retention / and CNS effects (crosses BBB as a tertiary amine).

Reference: Peck Hill Williams 2014 Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care