L2.i · Musculoskeletal System Pharmacology

This VIVA will examine neuromuscular junction monitoring and neuromuscular blocking agents. Describe in detail the train of four (TOF)?

This viva will test your knowledge of the pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking drugs, and local anaesthetics.

This viva will initially explore the measurement of neuromuscular function and pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking drugs. What are the principles of a peripheral nerve stimulator? (Image removed from report.)

This viva will examine nerve action potentials and neuromuscular blockade. Describe the graph shown below. (Image removed from report.)

This viva is on neuromuscular physiology and the pharmacology of neuromuscular blockade. Describe the structure of the neuromuscular junction and the events that lead to an action potential in the muscle plasma membrane.

This viva will test your knowledge of the neuromuscular junction and of assessment of neuromuscular blockade. Name the structures marked on the diagram at A, B, C and D. (Image removed.)

This viva tested knowledge of neuromuscular blocking drug pharmacology and physiology of the deep tendon reflex.

This viva tested knowledge of dose response curves and Neuromuscular blocking drug pharmacology

This viva tested knowledge of electrophysiology and neuromuscular blocking drugs. It discussed ion concentrations across cell membranes, Action potentials, pharmacology of atracurium and assessing neuromuscular blockade.

This Viva tested knowledge of the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction and the pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking drugs.

This Viva tested knowledge on neuromuscular physiology and pharmacology. It explored the anatomy of a reflex arc, the physiology of neuromuscular transmission on and pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking drugs.

The candidates were shown a diagram of a neuromuscular junction and asked to label the various components. Subsequent questions sought knowledge of the processes occurring at the prejunctional / junctional / post junctional nerve terminal, to classify neuromuscular blockers, their mechanisms of action, and the pharmacokinetic properties that influence speed of onset and potency.

This station is concerned with the physiology and pharmacology related to the musculoskeletal system Candidates were asked to draw and label a sacromere, outline the physiological events relating to muscle contraction, length – tension relationship, muscle relaxants, malignant hyperthermia and dantrolene

Brittle asthmatic requiring intubation; neuromuscular junction and neuromuscular blocking drug physiology/pharmacology.