DHA GP Question Bank 2026: 2,500+ Prometric MCQs & Free Practice Questions

A 52-year-old male with a 7-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents for routine evaluation. Current medications include Metformin 1,000 mg twice daily. Blood pressure is 134/82 mmHg, and BMI is 29 kg/m². Laboratory investigations reveal: Serum creatinine 1.3 mg/dL, eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73m², HbA1c 8.4%, and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) 180 mg/g (persistent microalbuminuria). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in pharmacological management according to international and UAE clinical practice guidelines?

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the pediatric urgent care clinic with a 2-day history of low-grade fever, rhinorrhea, and a progressive barking cough that worsens at night. On examination, temperature is 38.1°C, respiratory rate is 36 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. He is hoarse, irritable, and displays audible inspiratory stridor at rest with mild intercostal retractions. Chest auscultation reveals clear breath sounds bilaterally without wheezing or crackles. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate medical intervention?

A 29-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks and 2 days of gestation presents to the maternity assessment unit complaining of a persistent, throbbing frontal headache unresponsive to acetaminophen and mild blurred vision. Blood pressure measured twice 15 minutes apart is 164/112 mmHg and 168/114 mmHg. Urinalysis reveals 3+ protein on dipstick. Physical examination demonstrates brisk patellar reflexes (4+) with 2 beats of ankle clonus. Cardiotocography shows a reactive fetal heart rate pattern. What is the immediate priority in initial management?

A 66-year-old female presents to the primary care clinic for routine chronic disease follow-up. Her past medical history is significant for essential hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, managed with Lisinopril 20 mg and Metformin 1,000 mg twice daily. She reports intermittent episodes of mild heart fluttering over the past 3 weeks without syncope or dyspnea. Physical examination reveals an irregularly irregular pulse at 88 bpm and blood pressure of 128/78 mmHg. A 12-lead ECG confirms non-valvular atrial fibrillation with a controlled ventricular rate. Serum creatinine and liver enzymes are normal. What is the most appropriate long-term antithrombotic strategy for stroke prevention?

A 34-year-old tourist is brought by Dubai Ambulance to the emergency trauma bay following a high-speed motor vehicle collision on Sheikh Zayed Road. The patient is unconscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 6, blood pressure of 72/40 mmHg, heart rate of 138 bpm, and massive left-sided hemothorax with severe active intraperitoneal bleeding confirmed on bedside FAST ultrasound. He has no identification documents or next of kin present. The on-call trauma surgeon determines that immediate emergency exploratory laparotomy and thoracostomy tube insertion are necessary to save the patient’s life. According to UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 4/2016 on Medical Liability and DHA clinical governance standards, what is the legally and ethically correct procedure regarding consent?