Table of Contents
- 1 What should you assess before giving atropine?
- 2 What do you monitor with atropine?
- 3 Which action occurs in a patient receiving atropine?
- 4 How do you administer atropine sulfate?
- 5 Which side effect will the nurse assess for after the administration of atropine?
- 6 What information about atropine should be included in patient teaching?
- 7 What is use of atropine sulfate?
- 8 When to use ophthalmic solution for atropine sulfate?
- 9 How often should I give my Child atropine sulfate?
- 10 How much atropine sulfate should I take before surgery?
What should you assess before giving atropine?
Monitor apical pulse prior to administration. Cardiac monitor should be used on patients receiving atropine IV boluses. Doses of 0.5 mg or less may result in paradoxical slowing of heart rate.
What do you monitor with atropine?
Monitor for signs and symptoms of atropine toxicity (eg, fever, muscle fasciculations, delirium); if toxicity occurs, discontinue atropine and monitor closely.
What is the indication of atropine sulfate?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP, is indicated for temporary blockade of severe or life threatening muscarinic effects, e.g., as an antisialagogue, an antivagal agent, an antidote for organophosphorus or muscarinic mushroom poisoning, and to treat bradyasystolic cardiac arrest.
Which action occurs in a patient receiving atropine?
Atropine acts by blocking the effects of excess concentrations of acetylcholine at muscarinic cholinergic synapses following OP inhibition of AChE. Atropine is the initial drug of choice in acute OP poisoning.
How do you administer atropine sulfate?
Atropine can be administered by intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, intramuscular, or endotracheal (ET) methods; IV is preferred. For ET administration, dilute 1 mg to 2 mg in 10 mL of sterile water or normal saline before administration. For pediatric ET, double the usual IV dose and dilute in 3 to 5 mL.
What is atropine sulfate?
Atropine Sulfate Injection is an antimuscarinic agent used to treat bradycardia (low heart rate), reduce salivation and bronchial secretions before surgery, as an antidote for overdose of cholinergic drugs or mushroom poisoning.
Which side effect will the nurse assess for after the administration of atropine?
Monitor Side Effects Monitor for side effects of atropine. Clinical signs and symptoms may include tachycardia causing myocardial ischemia, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention or delirium.
What information about atropine should be included in patient teaching?
What is the most important information I should know about atropine? Seek medical attention after any use of atropine to treat poisoning. After the injection you may need to receive further treatment and observation.
What are the indications for amiodarone?
Dosage Guidelines for Amiodarone (Cordarone)
| Indication | Administration route and setting |
|---|---|
| Life-threatening arrhythmia | IV, inpatient treatment |
| Ventricular arrhythmia | Oral, inpatient treatment |
| Atrial fibrillation | Oral, inpatient or outpatient treatment |
What is use of atropine sulfate?
Atropine Sulfate Injection is used: • as a preoperative medication for the reduction of salivary and bronchial secretions. • during cardiopulmonary resuscitation to treat sinus bradycardia or asystole.
When to use ophthalmic solution for atropine sulfate?
When used preoperatively or in other acute situations, incorporate teaching about the drug with teaching about the procedure; the ophthalmic solution is mainly used acutely and will not be self-administered by the patient; the following apply to oral medication for outpatients: Take as prescribed, 30 minutes before meals; avoid excessive dosage.
What is the generic name for atropine sulfate?
Generic Name: atropine sulfate. Brand Name: Parenteral and oral preparations: AtroPen, Minims (CAN), Sal-Tropine. Ophthalmic solution: Atropine Sulfate S.O.P., Isopto Atropine Ophthalmic.
How often should I give my Child atropine sulfate?
Due to the potential for systemic absorption of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, the use of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, USP 1% in children under the age of 3 months is not recommended and the use in children under 3 years of age should be limited to no more than one drop per eye per day.
How much atropine sulfate should I take before surgery?
Ophthalmic solution: Atropine Sulfate S.O.P., Isopto Atropine Ophthalmic 0.4–0.6 mg PO, IM, IV, or subcutaneously. Hypotonic radiography: 1 mg IM. Surgery: 0.5 mg (0.4–0.6 mg) IM (or subcutaneously or IV) prior to induction of anesthesia; during surgery, give IV; reduce dose to < 0.4 mg with cyclopropane anesthesia.