Atropine Mnemonic for NCLEX

Atropine is an anticholinergic agent that prevents the activity of the rest-and-digest response. Atropine is clinically used to treat bradycardia and heart block (AV block). It can also be used to decrease airways secretions before surgery. Side effects of atropine include anticholinergic side effects, such as urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, dry skin, and fever. Due to its dilating effects on the pupil, atropine can worsen glaucoma and is thus contraindicated in patients with glaucoma. The effects of atropine can be reversed by the drug physostigmine.

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0:00 Introduction
0:37 Atropine (tropics)
1:01 Anticholinergic (empty cola)
2:04 Treats Bradycardia (looking at watch)
2:48 Treats Heart Block (sunblock over heart)
3:33 Decreases Secretions
4:27 Anticholinergic Effects: Constipation, Urinary Retention, Confusion, Pupil Dilation
5:04 Contraindicated in Glaucoma (rubbing eyes)
6:12 Effects Reversed by Physostigmine (physician)
6:55 Summary

[gwynthegnome]

My favorite way to remember anticholinergic side effects:

Can't see
Can't pee
Can't spit
Can't sh*t (poop)

[princessmcgee]

Was so helpful in pharm...now in med surg 3, i learned that this can also be used if a patient has been exposed to sarin nerve gas

[baileyristich]

Shouldn’t this not be given for 2nd and 3rd degree AV heart blockages though? This says it can be used for some, but doesn’t point out that it should be avoided in most.

[Kayifamilyedit]

Very easy to learn ...
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[tanussmarcondes]

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[rebeccagonzalez]

Wonderful video and super helpful! Thank you!

[wildfire]

It's really nice to remember. Thank you for helping me.

[natally]

thank you so much for this awesome video! Super helpful!!!