Parasympatholytics · Pharmacology

Which cardiovascular effect is commonly produced by parasympatholytic drugs like atropine?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Tachycardia
  3. Hypotension
  4. Heart block
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Correct answer: Tachycardia

Parasympathetic activity normally slows heart rate via the vagus nerve. Blocking muscarinic receptors removes this effect, leading to increased heart rate.

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