F11.iii · Respiratory Pharmacology and Therapeutic Gases

Official V4 objective

Outline the pharmacology of drugs used to treat acute pulmonary hypertension.

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances

2 exam appearances

2022A Q04

Describe the mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects of inhaled nitric oxide and prostacyclin.

15%

2011A Q14

Describe the mechanism of action, and adverse effects, of pulmonary vasodilators that are administered via the inhalational route.

1 exam appearance

2020B Q17

Describe the pharmacology of inhaled nitric oxide (NO).

24%

Oral examination

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

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