2009, Paper 1 SAQs

Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1

Relationship of surface ECG to the cardiac cycle

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark .

Question 2

Production of CO2 

(Nutrition and Metabolism) - Pass rate 10%; highest mark .

Question 3

Pharmacology of local anaesthetics and local anaesthetic toxicity

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 10%; highest mark .

Question 4

Mechanisms of thermoregulation and how paracetamol works on fever

(Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 6

Pharmacology of oxygen

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 20%; highest mark .

Question 7

Definition and determinants of afterload

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 20%; highest mark .

Question 8

Anatomy relevant to percutaneous tracheostomy.

(Procedural anatomy) - Pass rate 20%; highest mark .

Question 9

Difference between end tidal and arterial PCO₂

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 10%; highest mark .

Question 10

Maintenance dose and loading dose; and the factors which affect them

(Pharmacokinetics) - Pass rate 30%; highest mark .

Question 11

Cerebral blood flow autoregulation

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark .

Question 12

Pharmacokinetics of drugs in the subarachnoid and epidural space (opioids)

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 30%; highest mark .

Question 1(p.2)

Glomerular filtration rate

(Renal system) - Pass rate 30%; highest mark .

Question 2(p.2)

Sample size calculation; also parametric and nonparametric tests.

(Research methods and statistics) - Pass rate 30%; highest mark .

Question 3(p.2)

Excitation and conduction of nerve impulses

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 30%; highest mark .

Question 4(p.2)

Role of platelets in haemostasis

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 5(p.2)

Physiological effects of positive pressure ventilation in summary

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 6(p.2)

Factors which affect airway resistance

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 30%; highest mark .

Question 7(p.2)

Function of gastric secretions

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 8(p.2)

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors:organophosphate poisoning

(Autonomic nervous system) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 9(p.2)

Pharmacology of antidepressants

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 10(p.2)

Regulation of intracranial pressure - pharmacological management

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 20%; highest mark .

Question 11(p.2)

Pharmacology of aminoglycosides

(Microbiology) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark .

Question 12(p.2)

Drug transfer across the placenta

(Obstetrics) - Pass rate 30%; highest mark .

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