Atropine is anticholinergic and antimuscarinic and therefore
A)causes a (+) inotropic effect.
B)increases the force of myocardial contraction.
C)decreases heart rate.
D)is used to treat bradydysrhythmias such as heart block and a prolonged P-R interval.

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Atropine is used to treat bradydysrhythmias because it blocks the vagus nerve's effect on the heart, leading to an increased heart rate, which can help in conditions like heart block and prolonged P-R interval.

Atropine Is Anticholinergic and Antimuscarinic and Therefore