QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is a side effect of amiodarone, not adrenaline.
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e
Thyroid dysfunction
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Adrenaline acts on the beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs to cause bronchodilation.
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c
Bronchospasm
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It acts on the beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart to increase the firing rate of the sinoatrial node.
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a
Increased heart rate
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Adrenaline increases blood glucose by stimulating glycogenolysis in the liver, and skeletal muscles and gluconeogenesis in the liver.
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b
Hypoglycaemia
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This can be caused by steroids. Adrenaline is more likely to cause anxiety.
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d
Drug-induced psychosis
Concept
Chapter
2693
4442
Advanced Life Support
Topic
161
Emergency Medicine
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You are observing a cardiac arrest and, as part of the protocol, the patient is given IV adrenaline.

Which of these is an effect of adrenaline?
a