2007, Paper 2 SAQs

Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1

Physiological response to anaemia

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 14%; highest mark .

Question 2

Classification of diuretics

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

Question 3

Tricyclic antidepressant overdose

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 14%; highest mark .

Question 4

Principles of ultrasound imaging — including the Doppler Effect.

(Principles of measurement and monitoring) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Question 5

Compare beta-lactams: benzylpenicillin, flucloxacillin and ampicillin

(Microbiology) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Question 6

Mechanisms of thermoregulation: role of the skin

(Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Question 7

Noradrenaline vs vasopressin

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

Question 8

Function of baroreceptors and clinical relevance of the baroreflex

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

Question 9

Classification of hypersensitivity reactions

(Immunology and Host Defence) - Pass rate 28%; highest mark .

Question 10

Gastric emptying and its regulation

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 28%; highest mark .

Question 11

Causes and physiological effects of hypoxaemia

(Acid base physiology) - Pass rate 14%; highest mark .

Question 12

Affinity and the dissociation constant

(Pharmacodynamics) - Pass rate 14%; highest mark .

Question 1(p.2)

Respiratory compliance and the factors that affect it

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 14%; highest mark .

Question 2(p.2)

Second messenger systems

(Pharmacodynamics) - Pass rate 43%; highest mark .

Question 3(p.2)

NSAIDs vs opioid: compare tramadol and ibuprofen

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

Question 4(p.2)

Control of blood glucose: response to hypoglycaemia

(Endocrine System) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Question 5(p.2)

Clonidine: α-2 adrenoceptor effects and clinical uses

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

Question 6(p.2)

Renal blood flow autoregulation

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

Question 7(p.2)

Myocardial oxygen supply and demand

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

Question 8(p.2)

Regulation of extracellular potassium and consequences of hyperkalemia

(Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 43%; highest mark .

Question 9(p.2)

Ketamine vs propofol: cardiovascular effects

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

Question 10(p.2)

Formation, circulation and function of cerebrospinal fluid

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

Question 11(p.2)

Pharmacodynamics of drugs used to treat asthma

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

Question 12(p.2)

End-tidal CO2 measurement: causes of the EtCO2-PaCO2 gap

(Principles of measurement and monitoring) - Pass rate 0%; highest mark .

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