2004, Paper 2 SAQs

Question 1a	Question 2c	Question 6	Question 11
Question 1b	Question 1	Question 7	Question 12
Question 1c	Question 2	Question 8	Question 13
Question 1d	Question 3	Question 9	Question 14
Question 2a	Question 4	Question 10	Question 15
Question 2b	Question 5

Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance

Question 1a	Immediate management of the undifferentiated overdose: the "Toxicological Primary Survey" ( Pharmacology and Toxicology) - Pass rate 68%; highest mark ?.
Question 1b	Decontamination following overdose: charcoal, PEG, lavage, etc... ( Pharmacology and Toxicology) - Pass rate 68%; highest mark ?.
Question 1c	A summary of toxins and their antidotes ( Pharmacology and Toxicology) - Pass rate 68%; highest mark ?.
Question 1d	Supportive management of the overdose: part of the "Toxicological Primary Survey" ( Pharmacology and Toxicology) - Pass rate 68%; highest mark ?.
Question 2a	Assessment of extubation readiness: a case of "at-risk" extubation ( Airway Management) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark ?.
Question 2b	Infectious and non-infectious causes of fever: a post-operative scenario ( Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark ?.
Question 2c	Interpretation of deranged LFTs ( Gastroenterology and Hepatology) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark ?.
Question 1	Causes and management of methaemoglobinaemia. ( Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation) - Pass rate 21%; highest mark ?.
Question 2	Atrial fibrillation: management of rapid atrial fibrillation. ( Cardiology) - Pass rate 89%; highest mark ?.
Question 3	Troubleshooting the temporary pacemaker circuit ( Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ?.
Question 4	Parametric and non-parametric analytical tests ( Statistics and Interpretation of Evidence) - Pass rate 22%; highest mark ?.
Question 5	Use of albumin in critically ill patients ( Electrolytes and Fluids) - Pass rate 82%; highest mark ?.
Question 6	Causes of PEA arrest, and their management. ( Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation) - Pass rate 86%; highest mark ?.
Question 7	A diagnostic approach to metabolic alkalosis ( Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 39%; highest mark ?.
Question 8	Adrenal insufficiency: causes, consequences and management. ( Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 64%; highest mark ?.
Question 9	Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) ( Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 32%; highest mark ?.
Question 10	Factors which influence the accuracy of CVP measurement ( Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ?.
Question 11	Comparative pharmacology of sedatives and analgesics: ketamine vs. morphine vs. dexmedetomidine. ( Pharmacology and Toxicology) - Pass rate 54%; highest mark ?.
Question 12	Assessment of swallowing function in a critically ill patient ( Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark ?.
Question 13	SARS pneumonia: risk factors and management strategies. ( Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 64%; highest mark ?.
Question 14	Accidental arterial insertion of a large-bore venous vascular device ( Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 64%; highest mark ?.
Question 15	Approach to the unconscious patient in the ICU: SAH after clipping. ( Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 82%; highest mark ?.

Deranged Physiology

2004, Paper 2 SAQs

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