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1A 54-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents for a DHCC primary care visit. His clinic blood pressure on two separate occasions averages 150/92 mmHg. According to current primary-care management of hypertension in a diabetic patient, which is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive?

A.A beta-blocker (e.g., atenolol)

B.An ACE inhibitor (e.g., lisinopril)

C.An alpha-blocker (e.g., doxazosin)

D.A loop diuretic (e.g., furosemide)

Explanation: In a patient with diabetes and hypertension, an ACE inhibitor (or ARB) is first-line because it provides reno-protection by reducing intraglomerular pressure and slowing progression of diabetic nephropathy, in addition to lowering blood pressure.

2A 28-year-old woman presents with a 3-week history of weight loss, heat intolerance, palpitations, and a fine tremor. Examination reveals a smooth diffuse goitre and lid lag. Which single investigation is most useful as the initial confirmatory test?

A.Radioactive iodine uptake scan

B.Thyroid ultrasound

C.Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

D.Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Explanation: A suppressed serum TSH is the most sensitive initial screening and confirmatory test for hyperthyroidism. In Graves disease, TSH is low and free T4/T3 are elevated, and the clinical picture of a diffuse goitre with lid lag supports the diagnosis.

3A 62-year-old smoker presents to a DHCC clinic with central crushing chest pain for 40 minutes, radiating to the left arm and associated with sweating. ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Which artery is most likely occluded?

A.Left anterior descending artery

B.Left main stem artery

C.Left circumflex artery

D.Right coronary artery

Explanation: ST elevation in the inferior leads II, III, and aVF indicates an inferior STEMI, which most commonly results from occlusion of the right coronary artery, the dominant supply to the inferior wall in most individuals.

4A 35-year-old man presents with acute severe asthma. He is too breathless to complete sentences, with a respiratory rate of 30, oxygen saturation 91% on air, and a peak flow 40% of predicted. What is the most appropriate immediate first step?

A.High-flow oxygen plus nebulised salbutamol

B.Oral prednisolone alone

C.Intravenous aminophylline as first-line

D.Chest physiotherapy

Explanation: In acute severe asthma, the priority is to correct hypoxaemia with controlled high-flow oxygen and to deliver a beta-2 agonist bronchodilator (nebulised salbutamol). Systemic corticosteroids are added but bronchodilation and oxygenation come first.

5A 45-year-old woman presents with epigastric pain relieved by food and worse at night. Urea breath test is positive. Which regimen is the recommended first-line eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori in a penicillin-tolerant patient?

A.Metronidazole monotherapy

B.A proton pump inhibitor alone for 8 weeks

C.A proton pump inhibitor plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin

D.An H2-receptor antagonist plus sucralfate

Explanation: First-line triple therapy for H. pylori eradication combines a proton pump inhibitor with two antibiotics, typically amoxicillin and clarithromycin, for 7-14 days. This achieves high eradication rates and heals the associated peptic ulcer disease.

6A 70-year-old man on a primary-care review is found to have a serum potassium of 6.8 mmol/L. His ECG shows tall tented T waves and broadening of the QRS complex. Which is the most appropriate immediate treatment to protect the myocardium?

A.Oral calcium resonium

B.Intravenous calcium gluconate

C.Intravenous insulin and dextrose only

D.Nebulised salbutamol only

Explanation: In hyperkalaemia with ECG changes, intravenous calcium gluconate is given first because it stabilises the cardiac membrane and reduces the risk of fatal arrhythmia, although it does not lower the potassium level itself.

7A 30-year-old woman with a history of migraine presents requesting contraception. She reports migraine with aura. Which contraceptive method is contraindicated?

A.Progestogen-only implant

B.Progestogen-only pill

C.Copper intrauterine device

D.Combined oral contraceptive pill

Explanation: Migraine with aura is a contraindication (UKMEC/WHO category 4) to the combined oral contraceptive pill because the oestrogen component increases the risk of ischaemic stroke in these patients. Progestogen-only and non-hormonal methods are safe alternatives.

8A 26-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks gestation presents with headache, visual disturbance, and blood pressure of 165/110 mmHg. Urine dipstick shows 3+ protein. What is the most appropriate first-line drug to control her blood pressure acutely?

A.Labetalol

B.Ramipril

C.Atenolol

D.Sodium nitroprusside

Explanation: This is severe pre-eclampsia. Labetalol (IV or oral) is a first-line agent for acute blood pressure control in pregnancy because it is effective and safe for the fetus. Nifedipine and hydralazine are alternative first-line options.

9A 3-year-old boy is brought to a DHCC clinic with a barking cough, hoarse voice, and inspiratory stridor that worsens when he is upset. He is afebrile and well-perfused. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A.Acute epiglottitis

B.Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

C.Bacterial tracheitis

D.Foreign body aspiration

Explanation: A barking (seal-like) cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor in a young child point to croup, usually caused by parainfluenza virus. Mild cases respond to a single dose of oral dexamethasone.

10A 6-month-old infant presents with poor feeding, fever, and a bulging fontanelle. Lumbar puncture shows a high neutrophil count, low glucose, and high protein. Which is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic while awaiting culture?

A.Oral amoxicillin

B.Oral co-amoxiclav

C.Intravenous ceftriaxone (or cefotaxime)

D.Intravenous vancomycin alone

Explanation: These findings indicate bacterial meningitis. A third-generation cephalosporin such as IV ceftriaxone or cefotaxime is the empirical treatment of choice because it covers the common pathogens including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis and penetrates the CSF.

About the DHCA Doctor Exam Exam

The DHCA licensing exam for doctors is a Prometric computer-based assessment required to practise medicine within the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) free zone. Candidates must first obtain a DHCA Exam Eligibility ID from the DHCR regulatory portal, and are limited to a maximum of three attempts before becoming ineligible for a DHCC licence.

Exam sponsor: Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) - Regulatory (DHCR/CPQ). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computer-based multiple-choice exam delivered at Prometric test centers with biometric check-in; the score report shows only Pass or Fail.

Time Limit

Not published by DHCA; comparable UAE Prometric physician exams allow about 2.5-3 hours.

Passing Score

Pass/Fail only. DHCA does not publish the exact percentage cut score; the regional UAE Prometric general-practice standard is approximately 60%.

Exam / Certification Fees

USD 220-280 for medical/dental specialties, paid to Prometric and non-refundable (DHCC licensing fees are separate).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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33%

Internal Medicine

Adult clinical medicine across cardiology, respiratory, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, haematology and infectious disease.

12%

Surgery

Acute abdomen, hernias, hepatobiliary and urological emergencies, orthopaedics, colorectal disease and peri-operative care.

11%

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Antenatal care, obstetric emergencies, contraception, menstrual disorders and gynaecological cancer.

10%

Paediatrics

Neonatology, common childhood illness, fluid management, immunisation and paediatric emergencies.

Professionalism & Ethics

Consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, patient safety and professional conduct.

Community & Preventive Medicine

Epidemiology, biostatistics, screening, occupational health, immunisation and notifiable-disease duties.

Emergency Medicine

Basic and advanced resuscitation, trauma, anaphylaxis, toxicology and acute presentations.

DHCC Free-Zone Regulations

DHCA/DHCR licensing rules, Eligibility ID, CPD requirements, scope of practice and exam attempt policy.

Psychiatry

Depression, psychosis, anxiety and panic, and adverse drug reactions such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Preparing for the DHCA Doctor Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass/Fail only. DHCA does not publish the exact percentage cut score; the regional UAE Prometric general-practice standard is approximately 60%.
Assessment: Computer-based multiple-choice exam delivered at Prometric test centers with biometric check-in; the score report shows only Pass or Fail.
Time limit: Not published by DHCA; comparable UAE Prometric physician exams allow about 2.5-3 hours.
Exam / certification fees: USD 220-280 for medical/dental specialties, paid to Prometric and non-refundable (DHCC licensing fees are separate). Official sources

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DHCA Doctor Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Anchor your revision in core general-practice clinical medicine: cardiology, respiratory, endocrinology and infectious disease make up the largest share of questions, so master common presentations and first-line management.

2Do not neglect the non-clinical domains: practise patient-safety, consent, confidentiality and DHCC free-zone licensing rules (Eligibility ID, three-attempt limit, CPD), which are testable and easy marks.

3Use timed multiple-choice practice to build pace, aiming comfortably above the ~60% regional standard, and review every wrong answer to fix knowledge gaps before exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the DHCA doctor licensing exam?

The exam is delivered by Prometric on behalf of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority - Regulatory (DHCA/DHCR). It is a computer-based test taken at Prometric centers with biometric (fingerprint) check-in, and the report shows only Pass or Fail.

How many attempts do I get at the DHCA exam?

Each applicant is allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the DHCA exam. If unsuccessful on the third attempt, the applicant is no longer eligible to apply for a DHCC licence.

What do I need before booking the DHCA exam?

You must first apply through the DHCR regulatory portal and obtain a DHCA Exam Eligibility ID, which is valid for three months from issue, before registering and paying for the exam on Prometric.

What is the passing score for the DHCA doctor exam?

DHCA reports only Pass or Fail and does not publish the exact percentage cut score per profession. The regional UAE Prometric general-practice standard is approximately 60%.

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