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I was taught that at low doses, atropine may have affinity for presynaptic autoreceptors thus blocking the negative feedback loop of acetycholine and increasing presynaptic output of acetylcholine into the synaptic junction. This will activate m2 receptors on the heart and lead to bradycardia. At higher doses, atropine will bind directly to the postsynaptic muscarinic receptors and antagonize the effect of ach. I did use the word "may" though. hope this helps.

Hey Kevin, and nilepoc if out there, i'm new to this forum and A little help from friends would be nice. I just graduated with BSN in May of 2002 and have been working in the 2nd highest volume ER in the state (not level 1 but exceptionally busy!). BSN GPA 3.56 certified in pals, acls, bls, tncc, GRE poor but will retake after prep class. Yeah i know ICU experience is the way to go and i agree 100%, but i'm curious; If applications are due at the begining of the year (ie april) for the following year's class could i apply with 1 year ED experience and be currently working in ICU for remainder of year so that total experience at time of starting program would be 1 yr ED and 1yr SICU? I'm looking at Northeastern and interested in CRNA work. I have spoken to the director and he says that GRE's count a lot and that everyone applying has more experience than me! Should i even bother or wait until i definately have 1 year BEHIND me of ICU before wasting 50$ on application fee. Buy the way eventhough the program doesn't require it, should i bite the bullet and take an O-chem class to make my application more attractive? Last and final Q, because CRNA school is so difficult, do you think that being single without family unofficially weighs on the admission boards minds. great site!