A paramedic administers a medication to decrease the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on the heart. As a result, the EMT would expect which of the following?

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Administration of a medication to decrease the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on the heart would result in an increase in heart rate, as it would disinhibit the sympathetic nervous system and allow it to increase heart rate. It would not necessarily affect respirations or blood pressure directly.

A Paramedic Administers a Medication to Decrease the Effect of the Parasympathetic