23B04: Classify the mechanisms of action of anti-convulsant drugs (30% marks). Outline the pharmacology of gabapentin (70% marks)
23B02: Outline the anatomy of the cardiac ventricles including the chambers, valves and conduction elements
23B01: Explain why the oxygen-haemoglobin saturation value derived by a pulse oximeter (SpO2) could be different from the measured arterial value (SaO2)
23A19: Describe factors that prolong the action of neuromuscular blocking agents (60% of Marks) Outline the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of vecuronium (40% of Marks)
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)
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)
23A05: Describe renal handling of potassium (60% of Marks), including physiological factors that may influence it (40% of Marks)