2014, Paper 2 SAQs

Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1	Classification of inotropes (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 65%; highest mark .
Question 2	Phenytoin vs levetriacetam (Nervous system) - Pass rate 35%; highest mark .
Question 3	Physiological effects of positive pressure ventilation in summary (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .
Question 4	Anatomy and physiology of the parasympathetic nervous system (Autonomic nervous system) - Pass rate 0%; highest mark .
Question 5	Effects of ventilation-perfusion mismatch on gas exchange (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 8%; highest mark .
Question 6	Thermogenesis, thermoneutral zone and inter-threshold range (Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 23%; highest mark .
Question 7	Pharmacology of neuromuscular junction blockers - factors affecting potency (Musculoskeletal system) - Pass rate 15%; highest mark .
Question 8	Physiological basis of routine coagulation studies (Haematological system) - Pass rate 0%; highest mark .
Question 9	Metabolic fate of dietary triglycerides (Nutrition and Metabolism) - Pass rate 8%; highest mark .
Question 10	Coronary blood flow autoregulation (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 65%; highest mark .
Question 11	Pharmacodynamics of drugs used to treat asthma (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 54%; highest mark .
Question 12	Renal regulation of acid-base balance (Renal system) - Pass rate 27%; highest mark .
Question 13	Amiodarone: pharmacology (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 77%; highest mark .
Question 14	Box and whisker plot (Research methods and statistics) - Pass rate 15%; highest mark .
Question 15	Regulation of receptor number and activity: tachyphylaxis and tolerance (Variability in drug response) - Pass rate 15%; highest mark .
Question 16	Function of baroreceptors and clinical relevance of the baroreflex (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .
Question 17	Pharmacology of oxygen (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 35%; highest mark .
Question 18	Differences between haemoglobin and myoglobin (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 23%; highest mark .
Question 19	Definition and determinants of afterload (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 31%; highest mark .
Question 20	Pharmacology of magnesium sulfate (Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 4%; highest mark .
Question 21	Antipsychotics: haloperidol vs. diazepam (Nervous system) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark .
Question 22	Principles of ABG measurement (various electrodes) (Principles of measurement and monitoring) - Pass rate 23%; highest mark .
Question 23	Distribution and regulation of sodium in the body fluids (Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 19%; highest mark .
Question 24	Control of gastric emptying (Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 23%; highest mark .

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