2021, Paper 1 SAQs

Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1	Pharmacology of adrenaline (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 90%; highest mark .
Question 2	Work of breathing and its components (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 24%; highest mark .
Question 3	Structure and function of platelets (Haematological system) - Pass rate 79; highest mark .
Question 4	TPN: dose, composition and side-effects (Nutrition and Metabolism) - Pass rate 59%; highest mark .
Question 5	Factors which determine CVP and how you would measure it (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .
Question 6	Pharmacology of NMJ blockers: vecuronium (Musculoskeletal system) - Pass rate 13%; highest mark .
Question 7	Anatomy of the gastrointestinal blood supply (Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark .
Question 8	Renal handling of potassium (Renal system) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark .
Question 9	Mechanisms by which body temperature is maintained and regulated (Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 59%; highest mark .
Question 10	Warfarin pharmacology, and its reversal agents (Haematological system) - Pass rate 43%; highest mark .
Question 11	Buffering systems in the body (Acid base physiology) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .
Question 12	Pharmacology of oxycodone (Nervous system) - Pass rate 54%; highest mark .
Question 13	Functions of the anterior pituitary (Endocrine System) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .
Question 14	Pharmacology of sodium bicarbonate (Acid base physiology) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .
Question 15	Perfusion-limited and diffusion-limited transfer of gases (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 36%; highest mark .
Question 16	Pharmacology of piperacillin-tazobactam (Microbiology) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .
Question 17	Principles of pulse oximetry (Respiratory system) - Pass rate 74%; highest mark .
Question 18	Pharmacology of IV magnesium sulfate (Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .
Question 19	Coronary circulation and its regulation (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .
Question 20	Cerebral blood flow autoregulation (Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .

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