2021, Paper 1 SAQs

Pharmacology of adrenaline

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 90%; highest mark .

Work of breathing and its components

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 24%; highest mark .

Structure and function of platelets

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 79; highest mark .

TPN: dose, composition and side-effects

(Nutrition and Metabolism) - Pass rate 59%; highest mark .

Factors which determine CVP and how you would measure it

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Pharmacology of vecuronium

(Musculoskeletal system) - Pass rate 13%; highest mark .

Anatomy of the gastrointestinal blood supply

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark .

Renal handling of potassium

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

Mechanisms of normal thermoregulation

(Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 59%; highest mark .

Warfarin pharmacology, and its reversal agents

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 43%; highest mark .

Buffering systems in the body

(Acid base physiology) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Pharmacology of oxycodone

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 54%; highest mark .

Functions of the anterior pituitary

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

Pharmacology of sodium bicarbonate

(Acid base physiology) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .

Perfusion-limited and diffusion-limited transfer of gases

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 36%; highest mark .

Pharmacology of piperacillin-tazobactam

(Microbiology) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .

Principles of pulse oximetry

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 74%; highest mark .

Pharmacology of IV magnesium sulfate

(Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Coronary circulation and its regulation

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

Cerebral blood flow autoregulation

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