Atropine's Mode of Action Is to

question 4

Multiple Choice

Atropine's mode of action is to

• A)speed up the rate of sinus node firing and speed conduction through the AV node.
• B)speed impulse conduction through the bundle branches and AV node.
• C)slow the rate of conduction through the AV node and slow sinus node firing.
• D)speed sinus node firing and slow AV node conduction.

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Definitions:

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