Paper 1: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Imaging and Data

30 questions on pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, opioids, paracetamol and NSAIDs, neuropathic pain, local anaesthetics, neuromuscular blockers and reversal, anticoagulants, steroids and prescribing in pregnancy and older people. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

18 questions on antibiotic mechanisms, adverse effects, resistance (MRSA, VRE, ESBL, CPE), surgical prophylaxis, penicillin allergy and stewardship. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

18 questions on data types, distributions, diagnostic test statistics, risk measures, errors and power, p-values and confidence intervals, study design, bias, survival curves and audit. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

42 questions on surgical pathogens, necrotising and synergistic infections, tetanus and gas gangrene, MRSA, prosthetic and line infections, TB, blood-borne viruses and needlestick injury, wound classification, decontamination and infection control. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

30 questions on X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine principles, radiation protection and IR(ME)R, imaging in pregnancy, contrast safety, choosing the first imaging test and plain film signs. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.