23A01: Outline the abnormalities in the following arterial blood gas (25% of Marks). Explain the Stewart approach to acid-base interpretation (75% of Marks)

23A08: Describe the cardiovascular and respiratory effects of positive pressure ventilation

23A02: Describe the factors affecting drug absorption throughout the gastrointestinal tract

23A20: Compare and contrast the relevant pharmacology of intravenous adrenaline and vasopressin

23A19: Describe factors that prolong the action of neuromuscular blocking agents (60% of Marks) Outline the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of vecuronium (40% of Marks)

23A18: Explain the respiratory changes that occur at term in pregnancy

23A17: Explain the following components of an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine; electrodes, leads, amplifiers and filters. (70% of Marks) Outline methods employed to reduce artefact. (30% of Marks)

23A16: Outline the role of the hypothalamus

23A15: Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% of Marks) and its regulation (50% of Marks)

23A14: Describe the pharmacology of oxygen

23A13: Describe the structure and function of adult hemoglobin.

23A12: Describe the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

23A11: Outline the Vaughan Williams classification of anti-arhythmic drugs with examples (30% of Marks). Describe the relevant pharmacology of adenosine (70% of Marks)

23A10: Describe the pharmacology of salbutamol (70% of Marks), including the principles and efficacy of methods of delivery (30% of Marks)

23A09: Define pain (10% of Marks). Describe how pain is detected and modulated in response to a peripheral noxious stimulus? (90% of Marks)

23A07: Define basal metabolic rate and outline the factors that affect it (60% of marks). Outline the ways it may be measured (40% of Marks)

23A06: Describe pancreatic secretions and their regulation

23A05: Describe renal handling of potassium (60% of Marks), including physiological factors that may influence it (40% of Marks)

23A04: Explain the structural features of the alveolus that facilitate its function?

23A03: Outline the principles of measurement of end-tidal CO2 using infrared radiation (25% of Marks). Describe the potential sources of error when using this modality and how they may be mitigated (75% of Marks)