Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Part 1 – The Basics

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Part 1 – The Basics

Arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation helps us with the assessment of a patient’s respiratory gas exchange and acid-base balance. It forms a key part of the management of sick patients and provides invaluable information, particularly when combined with a thorough...
Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The Upper Limb

Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The Upper Limb

Test your knowledge of upper limb anatomy with these questions. 1. Which of the following muscles is LEAST likely to be affected in the presence of an ulnar nerve lesion? A. Palmar interossei B. Lateral two lumbricals C. Dorsal interossei D. Medial two lumbricals E....
Dealing With Stress and Anxiety

Dealing With Stress and Anxiety

“Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.” Hans Selye   Mental battles Famed Endocrinologist Hans Selye, who conducted much work on stress and the human response to it, defined stress as “any event which may make demands upon...
Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – Head & Neck

Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – Head & Neck

Test your knowledge of head and neck anatomy with these questions. 1. The sternocleidomastoid muscle inserts into which of the following anatomical points? A. Medial third of the clavicle B. Lateral third of the clavicle C. Body of the sternum D. Xiphoid process E....
Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The CNS

Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The CNS

Test your knowledge of central nervous system anatomy with these questions.   1. Which of the following cranial nerves originates in the midbrain? A. Trochlear nerve B. Trigeminal nerve C. Vestibulocochlear nerve D. Abducens nerve E. Accessory nerve Show Answer...
Practice Questions for the MRCGP AKT

Practice Questions for the MRCGP AKT

Passing the MRCGP AKT is necessary to successfully progress through General Practice training and achieve your goal of becoming a General Practitioner. The AKT is a computer based examination comprising mainly single best answer questions and extended matching...