Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Nutrition and Metabolism

Nutrition and Metabolism

P.vi · Nutrition and Metabolism

Official V4 objective
Describe the pharmacology of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
2 SAQ topics 3 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations
Current · V5 (2025) → K3.i Current · V5 (2025) → K3.ii

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances
Nutrition — Enteral Nutrition
2 exam appearances
2025A Q10
With respect to enteral feeds, outline the following; (a) the dose (10% of marks). (b) the composition and common ingredients; include in your answer the role of each ingredient, its form and caloric contribution if applicable (75% of marks). (c) the adverse effects (complications related to feeding tubes are NOT required) (15% of marks). Note. Paediatric OR adult descriptions acceptable.
62%
2022B Q06
Outline the dose (10% marks), composition (75% marks) and side effects (15% marks) of enteral feeds.
60%
2021A Q04
Outline the dose (10% marks), composition (60% marks) and side effects (30% marks) of total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
59%

Oral examination

VIVA history

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.