These questions are marked point-by-point against a mark scheme — you need the right points, under the right headings, in the right order, not long prose.
1
Lead with the answer
Open with a one-line definition / diagnosis. Examiners award the opening mark for committing clearly — don't bury it after a paragraph of background.
2
Use the headings as your mark scheme biggest win
Each coloured heading — Definition · Classification · Causes · Clinical · Investigations · Management · Complications — is a mark-earning section. Write at least one point under every relevant heading; breadth scores more than depth in one.
3
Bullets, not paragraphs
One mark ≈ one correct point. List short bullets so every mark is visible — a dense paragraph hides marks and wastes time.
4
Safety & red flags first
Start management with resuscitation (ABCDE) and life-threats, then specific treatment. Prioritising the sick patient earns the safety marks.
5
Be specific — use the buzzwords
Name the drug, dose, route, score, classification or eponym wanted (see the Dr D Exam Pearl on each question). "Adrenaline 0.5 mg IM" scores; "adrenaline" scores less.
6
Budget ~1 minute per mark
A 5-mark question ≈ 5 minutes. Don't overrun — the marks you miss are on the questions you never reach.
7
Finish strong — complications & disposition
Name two or three complications and the disposition / senior referral / guideline — easy closing marks candidates run out of time for.