Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Obstetrics

V2 · Obstetric Pharmacology

V2.ii · Obstetric Pharmacology

Official V4 objective
Describe the pharmacology tocolytic drugs.
2 SAQ topics 2 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations
Current · V5 (2025) → P3.i Current · V5 (2025) → I1.ii

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances
2024A Q10
(a) Explain the excitation contraction mechanism as it relates to the smooth muscle of the myometrium including a gravid uterus (50% of marks). (b) For each tocolytic agent: salbutamol, nifedipine, magnesium sulphate, provide the following information: (i) List the class (10% of marks) (ii) Provide a dose (10% of marks) (iii) Describe the mechanism of action (20% of marks) (iv) Outline the adverse effects (10% of marks)
42%
2013A Q24
Describe the mechanism of action, and side effects of THREE (3) classes of drugs that are used to increase uterine tone and THREE (3) classes of drugs used to decrease uterine tone.
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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.