theory. Compounds of carbon and oxygen. Characteristics of vegetable alkaloids. Combination of quinine in bark; of morphia in opium; and of strychnia in nux vomica. Difference between tannic and gallic acids. Preparation of oxygen, hydrogen, and laughing gas. Bromine. Bichloride of mercury. Composition of urea. Ether, and principles of making. Describe the commonest form of electrical machine, and the parts of which it is composed; Leyden jar, theory of. Theories of fermentation. Compounds of oxygen and chlorine. Arsenic; equivalent, liquid tests for, Marsh's test. Chemical and microscopical examination of urine. Nitrogen, its symbol and equivalent. Nitric acid and nitrous oxide. Decomposition of nitrate of ammonia. Oxides of mercury. Hydrochloric acid. Ammonia and its compounds. Equivalents and symbols of antimony, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen. BOTANY. Development from a seed; changes in malting. Parts of a flower; structure of a leaf. Compositæ ; convolvulaceae; solanaceæ; scrophulariacea; characters of each family. Parts of a flower; reproductive organs. What is a rhizome? Endogens and exogens. Describe a corm, and a leaf. Conium, papaveraceæ, dictyogens, umbelliferæ, cruciferæ. Describe a grain of wheat; describe a drupe, a legume, and a pollen-grain. Natural orders of stramonium and hyoscyamus. Characters of solanaceæ and cruciferæ. Describe the varieties of leaves. Describe a pistil. Circulation of the sap in plants. Conium, family, and description of the plant. Guttiferæ and leguminosa. Papaveraceæ and preparation of opium. QUESTIONS SUBMITTED TO CANDIDATES TO BE ANSWERED IN WRITING. Aneurism.-Describe the symptoms diagnostic of popliteal aneurism, the treatment before proceeding to operation, the operation, and the channels through which the circulation afterwards would be maintained. Describe the symptoms and treatment of pneumonia. Retention of Urine.-Describe what steps you would take in the first instance in a case of retention of urine, and in the event of these steps not being successful, the operation you would have recourse to for the relief of the symptoms. Hernia. What are the symptoms of strangulated inguinal hernia? Describe the treatment in the first instance, the symptoms necessitating a cutting operation, and the operation. Describe generally the shoulder-joint, the bones entering into its formation, the ligaments and the muscles immediately surrounding it. What is hydrocele, and what are its causes? Enumerate the diseases of the testicle for which hydrocele is liable to be mistaken. Describe the circumstances which would induce you to select the palliative or the radical mode of treatment. Describe the hip-joint, and in how many ways it may be dislocated. Mention the usual position of the limb in the several dislocations. Phthisis.-Describe the general symptoms, physical signs, and treatment of phthisis; first in the incipient, and secondly in the advanced stages. Rheumatism.-Describe the symptoms and treatment of acute rheumatism or rheumatic fever. State particularly the more usual and dangerous complications, with the treatment. How is the liquor potassæ arsenitis prepared, and what are its uses ? What is dysentery, and what are the symptoms by which it is distinguished from diarrhoea ? Pleuritis.-Describe the general symptoms, physical signs, and treatment of a severe attack of pleurisy. Describe the symptoms indicating the necessity of paracentesis thoracis, the place of election, and the manner of performing the operation. Describe the chemical changes which take place when dilute sulphuric acid is poured on the protosulphuret of iron. What are the symptoms of lead poisoning? Sketch the treatment, prophylactic and curative. Describe the chemical changes that take place when chlorine is introduced into a room containing sulphuretted hydrogen gas. INDIA OFFICE, S.W. 27th June, 1867. SIR, I am directed by the Secretary of State for India in Council to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 20th June, and to acquaint you in reply, that Sir STAFFORD NORTHCOTE has given instructions that the General Council of Medical Education and Registration of the United Kingdom be furnished annually with Returns of the Examinations held at Chelsea of Candidates for the Indian Medical Service,-these Returns being prepared in a form similar to that adopted by the Army Medical Department. I am directed by the Secretary of State for India in Council, with reference to my letter, No. 2394, of the 27th June, 1867, to transmit two statements of the Degrees, Diplomas, and Licences of the Candidates for Commissions in the Medical Department of the Indian Army, who in February and August 1867 presented themselves for examination at Chelsea Hospital. REMARKS. STATEMENT of the Degrees, Diplomas, and Licences of the Candidates for Commissions in the Medical Department of the Indian Army, who in February 1867 presented themselves for Examination, showing the number that passed, and did not pass, distinguishing the Qualifications, both Medical and Surgical, under the heads of the several Licensing Bodies. Master in Surgery King and Queen's College of Physicians, Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland Licentiates Ditto Queen's University, Ireland, Doctor of Medicine Q Q CANDIDATES. 2 1 Successful 25 1 3 Failed none NONE. 42221 42221 53 STATEMENT of the Degrees, Diplomas, and Licences of the Candidates for Commissions in the Medical Department of the Indian Army, who in August 1867 presented themselves for Examination, showing the number that passed, and did not pass, distinguishing the Qualifications, both Medical and Surgical, under the heads of the several Licensing Bodies. |