J4.i · Gastric Acid Suppression

Official V5 objective

Understand the pharmacology of drugs that increase gastric fluid pH.

Written examination

SAQ history

4 appearances

2 exam appearances

2011A Q22

Compare and contrast the pharmacology of drugs that alter the pH of gastric fluid

17%

2008A Q18

Compare and contrast the pharmacology of drugs that change the pH of gastric fluid.

33%

1 exam appearance

2016B Q08

Compare and contrast the pharmacology of ranitidine and omeprazole.

14%

1 exam appearance

2010A Q10

Outline the mechanism of action of drugs commonly used to prevent stress ulceration in intensive care.

60%

Oral examination

2 stations

2026A · VIVA 3
Relevant examiner prompts

How does critical illness predispose to stress ulcer formation?

Why are Proton Pump Inhibitors used for prevention (of stress ulcer formation)?

What are the adverse consequences of PPI administration?

50% successful
2021B · Day 2 · VIVA 4
This viva will assess your knowledge on GIT physiology. Outline the functions of the stomach. How do proton pump inhibitors act?

100% successful

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