14B05: Describe the effects of V/Q inequality on the partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in arterial blood
14B07: Outline the mechanisms that potentiate the action of non-depolarising muscle relaxants and give examples.
14B15: Define the terms tolerance and tachyphylaxis. (20% of marks) Describe the different mechanisms by which tolerance can develop, and give examples for each. (80% of marks)
14B01: Classify commonly used inotropic agents. (40% of marks) Outline four different mechanisms of action for inotropic agents. (60% of marks)
14B11: Describe the mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat acute severe asthma and give examples.
14B18: Explain the similarities and differences between myoglobin and adult haemoglobin (60% of marks) and their physiologic relevance (40% of marks).