J1.iv · Nausea & Vomiting

Official V5 objective

Describe the mechanisms of nausea and vomiting.

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances

1 exam appearance

2010A Q22

Describe the physiology of vomiting.

80%

1 exam appearance

2022A Q14

Describe the neural integration of vomiting, highlighting the site and mechanism of action of antiemetics.

60%

1 exam appearance

2014A Q03

Describe the neural integration of vomiting. (60% of marks) Describe the pharmacology of ondansetron. (40% of marks)

58%

Oral examination

3 stations

2026A · VIVA 3
Relevant examiner prompt

What’s the mechanism of nausea due to a large volume UGI bleed

50% successful
2021A · Day 3 · VIVA 8
This viva will explore your knowledge of the physiology of vomiting. Define nausea and vomiting. Describe the sequential muscle contractions that occur when vomiting.

71% successful
2018A · Day 1 · VIVA 8
This viva relates to the physiology and pharmacology of vomiting. Define vomiting. Describe the inputs to the vomiting centre.

95% successful

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.