Atropine is a Muscarinic Antagonist and is Therefore Used To

Question

Atropine is a muscarinic antagonist and is therefore used to
A) relieve bradycardia.
B) decrease heart rate.
C) block the effects of norepinephrine.
D) increase myocardial contractile force.

Accepted Answer

Atropine is used to relieve bradycardia by blocking the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system on the heart, leading to increased heart rate.