16B01: Outline the distribution of calcium in normal plasma (20% of marks). Describe the hormonal control of the calcium concentration in the plasma (80% of marks).
16B02: Compare and contrast the mechanisms of action and toxicity of sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate (GTN).
16B21: Classify anti-arrhythmic drugs by mechanism of action, giving examples of each (75% of marks). Describe the electrophysiological and ECG effects of sotalol (25% of marks).
16B23: Compare and contrast the mechanism of action, spectrum of activity and adverse effects of benzyl penicillin and fluconazole.
16B03: Describe the factors that determine glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the kidney (70% of marks). Outline methods by which GFR can be measured (30% of marks).
16B04: Categorise the drugs used in the treatment of asthma, give examples and outline their mechanisms of action.
16B22: Outline the physiological factors that affect the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the lung.
16B05: Describe the physiological factors that affect pulmonary arterial pressure (65% of marks). Write short notes on the use of inhaled nitric oxide as a pulmonary vasodilator (35% of marks).
16B24: Outline the tracheal (60% of marks) and left and right main bronchial anatomy (40% of marks) in an adult.
16B18: Discuss the determinants of intracranial pressure (80% of marks). Outline how it can be measured (20% of marks).
16B13: Outline the anatomy and physiology of liver blood flow (60% of marks). Explain the changes to drug metabolism when liver blood flow decreases (40% of marks).
