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Section 3 - Planning Mangement
Introduction
In this section, you will be faced with a clinical scenario and required to choose the most appropriate medication for the situation. You'll need to consider the patient's clinical background to make the best treatment decision. The format is multiple-choice, offering five options—one of which provides a clear benefit, while the others may be neutral or potentially harmful.
| Question Style | MCQ |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 8 (Each question has 2 sub-questions) |
| Marks per Question | 4 (Total of 32 marks) |
| Advised Time per Question | 2 minutes |
Example Question
Case Presentation
Case presentation
A 20-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a 28 hour history of fatigue, anorexia and vomiting.
PMH: T1DM
DH: Humulin M3 FlexPen
O/E: Appears drowsy. BP 100/70. RR 30/min. O2 sats 95% on RA. Urinalysis shows ketones 2+, glucose 3+.
Question
Select the most appropriate management option at this stage.
(Mark it with a tick)
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Source: PSA
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Content Overview
The content for Section 3 overlaps heavily with Section 1 - Prescribing. Revising the key management guidelines for common medical conditions will help. Remember, you can access ‘Treatment Summary’ through BNF or Medicines Complete in the exam.