K3i / 23B09: Outline the classification, structure and distribution of the opioid receptors (50% marks). Describe the intracellular events following opioid receptor activation (50% marks)
K4i / 23B07: Describe the mechanism of action, dose, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of clonidine
K2iii / 23B04: Compare and contrast the pharmacology of phenytoin and levetiracetamClassify the mechanisms of action of anti-convulsant drugs (30% marks). Outline the pharmacology of gabapentin (70% marks)K2iii / 23B04: Compare and contrast the pharmacology of phenytoin and levetiracetam
K4ii / 22A11: Outline the structure and function of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor (25% marks). Discuss the pharmacology of ketamine (75% marks).
K1i / 21B18: Outline the neural pathways for the pupillary light, corneal, oculomotor and gag reflexes. The anatomical course of nerves is NOT required
K2iv / 21B16: Classify the anti-psychotic drugs (25%). Outline the pharmacology of haloperidol (75% marks)
K5i / 20B07: Compare and contrast external ventricular drains and intraparenchymal fibreoptic pressure monitors.
K4ii / 20A17: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an IV infusion of fentanyl in comparison to morphine
K4ii / 17B13 / 16B12: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an IV infusion of fentanyl in comparison to morphine
K2ii / 21B02 / 14A17: Classify local anaesthetic agents and give examples (30 marks). Describe the pharmacology of lignocaine
K2ii / 15B07: Draw and label a cross section of the lumbar epidural space (50 marks). Describe the pharmacology of bupivacaine (50 marks)
