2013, Paper 2 SAQs

Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1	Pharmacology of suxamethonium (Musculoskeletal system) - Pass rate 59.3%; highest mark .
Question 2	Cardiac reflexes (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 22.2%; highest mark .
Question 3	Antiplatelet agents and aspirin (Haematological system) - Pass rate 11.1%; highest mark .
Question 4	Functions of the liver (Liver physiology) - Pass rate 88.9%; highest mark .
Question 5	Principles of pulse oximetry (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 66.7%; highest mark .
Question 6	Pharmacology of insulin: actrapid, or regular human insulin (Endocrine System) - Pass rate 48.1%; highest mark .
Question 7	Non-respiratory functions of the lung (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 18.5%; highest mark .
Question 8	Levels of evidence; also the advantages and disadvantages of meta-analysis. (Research methods and statistics) - Pass rate 22.2%; highest mark .
Question 9	Basal metabolic rate, and its measurement (Nutrition and Metabolism) - Pass rate 44.4%; highest mark .
Question 10	Pharmacology of vasoactive agents: digoxin vs levosimendan (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 40.8%; highest mark .
Question 11	Serum creatinine measurement (Renal system) - Pass rate 14.8%; highest mark .
Question 12	Gas laws (laws governing diffusion, etc) (Acid base physiology) - Pass rate 25.9%; highest mark .
Question 13	Adverse effects of blood transfusion (Haematological system) - Pass rate 63.3%; highest mark .
Question 14	Opioids: morphine vs. tramadol (Nervous system) - Pass rate 55.6%; highest mark .
Question 15	The role of the skin. (Immunology and Host Defence) - Pass rate 48.1%; highest mark .
Question 16	Pharmacology of antibiotics: vancomycin (Microbiology) - Pass rate 59.3%; highest mark .
Question 17	Anatomy of the sympathetic nervous system (Autonomic nervous system) - Pass rate 11.1%; highest mark .
Question 18	Anatomy relevant to (left) subclavian CVC insertion (Procedural anatomy) - Pass rate 33.3%; highest mark .
Question 19	Physiological changes of pregnancy: cardiovascular (Obstetrics) - Pass rate 14.8%; highest mark .
Question 20	All about potassium: ECG changes and drugs for hyperkalemia (Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 85.2%; highest mark .
Question 21	Pharmacology of propofol (Nervous system) - Pass rate 70.4%; highest mark .
Question 22	Nociceptors and pain pathways (Nervous system) - Pass rate 40.8%; highest mark .
Question 23	Factors which affect airway resistance and how it is measured (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 18.5%; highest mark .
Question 24	Physiological response to anaemia (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 37%; highest mark .

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