Atropine Effects — FRCA Primary MCQ
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Correct answer: E — 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