D.vi · Variability in Drug Response

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• 2008B · VIVA 4
  The initial information given to the candidates was - This station will explore the pharmacology related to analgesic medications. How will you classify non opioid analgesic agents? This viva explored the candidates’ knowledge in relation to the following points Classification of non opioids, mechanism of actions of non opioids Classification of opioids, mechanism of action, some aspects of their general pharmacology, contrasting fentanyl and morphine, tolerance to opioids Examination feedback: Generally candidates performed better at classifying non opioids in comparison to the opioids. There was also a lack of depth and breadth in knowledge related to opioid receptors
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