| Question 1 |
Normal saline vs. 4% albumin
(Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 21%; highest mark .
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| Question 2 |
Physiological responses to hypothermia
(Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 35%; highest mark .
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| Question 3 |
A comparison of hepatic and renal blood flow
(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 54%; highest mark .
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| Question 4 |
Functional Residual capacity: what is it, and how is it measured?
(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 25%; highest mark .
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| Question 5 |
Oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve and the factors that may alter it.
(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 77%; highest mark .
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| Question 6 |
The origins and metabolic fate of lactate
(Acid base physiology) - Pass rate 21%; highest mark .
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| Question 7 |
Anatomy relevant to the lumbar epidural. Also, bupivacaine.
(Procedural anatomy) - Pass rate 35%; highest mark .
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| Question 8 |
Cardiovascular changes in morbid obesity vs pregnancy
(Obstetrics) - Pass rate 2%; highest mark .
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| Question 9 |
Principles of measurement of end-tidal CO2.
(Principles of measurement and monitoring) - Pass rate 19%; highest mark .
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| Question 10 |
Pharmacology of IV magnesium sulfate
(Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .
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| Question 11 |
Anatomy and physiology of muscle: skeletal vs. smooth.
(Musculoskeletal system) - Pass rate 23%; highest mark .
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| Question 12 |
Volume of distribution, and factors that influence it.
(Pharmacokinetics) - Pass rate 35%; highest mark .
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| Question 13 |
Control of alveolar ventilation
(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 42%; highest mark .
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| Question 14 |
Pharmacology of propofol
(Nervous system) - Pass rate 60%; highest mark .
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| Question 15 |
Determinants of preload
(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .
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| Question 16 |
Physiology of ammonia and pharmacology of lactulose
(Liver physiology) - Pass rate 37.5%; highest mark .
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| Question 17 |
Different types of data
(Research methods and statistics) - Pass rate 37.5%; highest mark .
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| Question 18 |
Physiology of sleep
(Nervous system) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .
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| Question 19 |
Natural fibrinolysis and antifibrinolytic agents
(Haematological system) - Pass rate 8%; highest mark .
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| Question 20 |
Antiplatelet agents: aspirin vs. clopidogrel
(Haematological system) - Pass rate 46%; highest mark .
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| Question 21 |
Muscles involved in respiration - the diaphragm
(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .
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| Question 22 |
The counter-current mechanisms in the kidney
(Renal system) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark .
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| Question 23 |
Factors which affect mixed venous PCO2
(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 15%; highest mark .
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| Question 24 |
Pharmacology and classification of anticonvulsants: valproate vs. carbamazepine
(Nervous system) - Pass rate 6%; highest mark .
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