Why does atropine not work when the block is at the bundle branches?

What will be an ideal response?


Atropine works on the sinus node and AV node, not on the bundle branches

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The 10 tendons of what four muscles pass through the carpal tunnel?

a. Flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor carpi radialis, and flexor pollicis brevis b. Flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor carpi radialis, and palmaris longus c. Flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, and flexor pollicis longus d. Flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor carpi radialis, and flexor pollicis longus

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Which of the following structures allows food to move from the mouth to the stomach?

A) Esophagus B) Venae cavae C) Duodenum D) Trachea

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The chief physiologic effect of nerve gas, such as VX, is to:

A) reversibly block the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. B) competitively block the nicotinic receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction. C) competitively block the muscarinic receptor sites at the target organs. D) produce an adrenergic blockade throughout the body.

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Which of the following patient medications would lead you to suspect your patient suffers from heart failure?

A) Aspirin B) Lasix C) Nitroglycerin D) Glucophage

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