The nurse is preparing to administer atropine sulfate drops as a mydriatic agent. Which of the following is considered a contraindication to therapy?

Name: The nurse is preparing to administer atropine sulfate drops as a mydriatic agent. Which of the following is considered a contraindication to therapy?
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Atropine sulfate is an anticholinergic drug that can increase heart rate, making tachycardia (an already high heart rate) a contraindication to its use as it could exacerbate the condition.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Atropine Sulfate Drops as a Mydriatic