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What are disadvantages of antimuscarinics?
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Decreased LES pressure, increased HR/tachydysrhythmias, long-lasting dry mouth
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What is a normal dose of atropine in adults?
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0.1-0.4 mg IV
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What is a normal dose of atropine in peds?
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minimum dose 0.2 mg IV
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What is a normal dose of scopalamine?
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0.3-0.6 mg IV
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What is transdermal scopalamine used for?
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Prevention of PONV with positive history
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What is a normal dose of glycopyrolate?
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0.2 mg IV
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What is Mendelson's syndrome?
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Aspriation pneumonitis resultsing from reaction to aspiration of gastric contents (Vol > 25 ccc, pH < 2.5)
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What is the mortality in Mendelson's syndrome?
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50%
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What is the most effective way to decrease mortality associated with gastric aspiration?
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Increase stomach pH
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What is the MOA of H2 blockers?
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Competitively inhibit the interaction w/ H2 receptors in gastric parietal cells -> inhibition of acid secretion
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