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2010, Paper 2 SAQs
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Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1

Causes and physiological effects of hypoxaemia

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark .

Question 2

Principles of compatibility testing of blood for transfusion.

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 53%; highest mark .

Question 3

Pharmacology of antibiotics: ceftriaxone vs. meropenem

(Microbiology) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark .

Question 4

Cardiovascular changes that occur in pregnancy

(Obstetrics) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 5

Pharmacology of antiplatelet agents

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 67%; highest mark .

Question 6

Consequences of tension pneumothorax and anatomy of ICC insertion

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 60%; highest mark .

Question 7

Pharmacology of general anaesthetics: propofol vs ketamine

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

Question 8

Physiological effects of insulin deficiency

(Endocrine System) - Pass rate 47%; highest mark .

Question 09

The immune system in broad overview

(Immunology and Host Defence) - Pass rate 53%; highest mark .

Question 10

Colloid intravenous fluids; specifically, hydroxyethyl starches

(Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 11

Pharmacology of steroids: hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone.

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

Question 12

Renal handling of bicarbonate

(Renal system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 14

Muscles involved in respiration

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark .

Question 13

Physics of humidity and humidification in the normal respiratory tract

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 15

Physiological consequences of decreasing Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark .

Question 16

Renal handling of potassium

(Renal system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 17

Cardiac homeostatic reflexes

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 18

Post-operative hypothermia

(Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 7%; highest mark .

Question 19

Levels of evidence; also the advantages and disadvantages of meta-analysis. 

(Research methods and statistics) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 20

Pharmacokinetics in the elderly

(Pharmacokinetics) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 21

Control of gastric emptying.

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 53%; highest mark .

Question 22

Pharmacology of antiarrhythmics: digoxin and amiodarone.

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

Question 23

The Cardiac Cycle and normal processes of cardiac electrical activity

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .

Question 24

Classification of antihypertensive agents

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 67%; highest mark .

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