2018, Paper 2 SAQs

Neck anatomy which is relevant for percutaneous tracheostomy

(Procedural anatomy) - Pass rate 79%; highest mark .

Amiodarone vs digoxin

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 82%; highest mark .

Difference between end tidal and arterial PCO₂

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .

Ketamine vs midazolam

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .

Carriage of carbon dioxide in the blood

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 65%; highest mark .

Determinants of venous return

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 31%; highest mark .

The significance of protein binding in pharmacology

(Pharmacokinetics) - Pass rate 19%; highest mark .

Gastric emptying and its regulation

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 24%; highest mark .

Renal handling of water

(Renal system) - Pass rate 37%; highest mark .

Vancomycin vs. flucloxacillin.

(Microbiology) - Pass rate 49%; highest mark .

Anatomy relevant to the insertion of an intercostal catheter

(Procedural anatomy) - Pass rate 56%; highest mark .

Control of blood glucose.

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

Rocuronium vs. cisatracurium

(Musculoskeletal system) - Pass rate 32%; highest mark .

Detection of hypoxia and response to hypoxia

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 34%; highest mark .

Formation, circulation and function of cerebrospinal fluid

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark .

Starling forces in the systemic circulation

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark .

Synthesis and metabolism of ketones

(Nutrition and Metabolism) - Pass rate 35%; highest mark .

Factors affecting left ventricular function: afterload, contractility and preload

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 12%; highest mark .

Local anaesthetic toxicity

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 28%; highest mark .

 Unfractionated vs. low molecular weight heparin

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark .