21B09: Outline the classification and effects of beta-blocking drugs, including examples (50% marks). Compare and contrast the pharmacokinetics of metoprolol with esmolol (50% marks)
21B08: Describe the anatomy of the internal jugular vein including surface anatomy landmarks relevant to central venous line insertion
21B06: Describe the functions of the placenta (80% marks). Outline the determinants of placental blood flow (20% marks)
21A04: Outline the dose (10% marks), composition (60% marks) and side effects (30% marks) of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
19A06: Outline the physiology of the adrenal gland (70% of marks). Describe the actions of aldosterone (30% of marks)
21A06: Describe the pharmacology of vecuronium, including factors that prolong its action of neuromuscular blockade
20B18: Define afterload (10% marks) and describe the physiological factors that may affect afterload on the left ventricle (90% marks)
20B16: Describe the formation of gastric acid (50% marks) and the regulation of gastric acid secretion (50% marks)
21A10: How does warfarin exert its pharmacological effect (40% marks)? Write brief notes on the pharmacology of the agents that can be used to reverse the effects of warfarin (60% marks)
21A08: Describe renal handling of potassium (60% marks), including factors that may influence it (40% marks)
19A08: Compare and contrast the measurement (40% of marks) and interpretation (60% of marks) of both central venous and mixed venous oxygen saturations