Vasoactive Pharmacology — Nitroprusside vs GTN

Current · V5 (2025) → D7.iii Historical · V4 (2023) → G7.iv 4 exam appearances

2025B Q09

Exam question

Compare and contrast the following pharmacology of sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate; (a) mechanism of action (25% of marks) (b) pharmacodynamics and toxicity (75% of marks). Treatment of toxicity is NOT required.

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4 appearances

Exam	Exact exam wording	Candidate success
2025B Q09	Compare and contrast the following pharmacology of sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate; (a) mechanism of action (25% of marks) (b) pharmacodynamics and toxicity (75% of marks). Treatment of toxicity is NOT required.	21%
2016B Q02	Compare and contrast the mechanisms of action and toxicity of sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate (GTN).	55%
2008B Q20	Compare and contrast the pharmacology of sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate.	—
2008A Q15	Compare and contrast the pharmacology of sodium nitroprusside and glyceryl trinitrate for the treatment of acute hypertension	66%