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A 35-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of profuse watery diarrhoea after eating at a buffet. He is afebrile with no blood in the stool and is mildly dehydrated. What is the most appropriate management for this likely viral or self-limiting gastroenteritis?
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1A 58-year-old man with a 20-year history of type 2 diabetes presents with crushing central chest pain radiating to the left arm for 40 minutes. ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Which coronary artery is most likely occluded?
2A 24-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes presents with vomiting, abdominal pain, and deep rapid breathing. Capillary glucose is 28 mmol/L, venous pH 7.10, bicarbonate 8 mmol/L, and ketones strongly positive. What is the most appropriate immediate first step in management?
3A 65-year-old smoker presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and chronic productive cough. Spirometry shows a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.62 with FEV1 of 55% predicted. Which finding best confirms the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
4A 30-year-old woman presents with palpitations, weight loss, heat intolerance, and a fine tremor. Examination reveals a diffuse goitre and exophthalmos. TSH is suppressed and free T4 is elevated. Which test would best confirm the underlying cause?
5A 70-year-old man presents with acute severe dyspnoea, pink frothy sputum, and bilateral basal crackles. Blood pressure is 180/110 mmHg and oxygen saturation is 86% on air. Which intervention provides the most rapid symptomatic relief in acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema?
6A 45-year-old man with a long history of alcohol use presents with haematemesis. He is hypotensive and tachycardic. Endoscopy reveals bleeding oesophageal varices. After resuscitation, which pharmacological agent is most appropriate to reduce portal pressure?
7A 55-year-old man presents with sudden severe pain and swelling of the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the right foot. The joint is hot, red, and exquisitely tender. Serum urate is elevated. Which is the most appropriate first-line treatment for this acute attack if there are no contraindications?
8A 60-year-old woman with hypertension presents for review. Her clinic blood pressure is consistently 160/95 mmHg despite lifestyle measures. She has no diabetes or chronic kidney disease and is of non-African descent. According to standard first-line guidance, which antihypertensive class is most appropriate to start?
9A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pallor, and a smooth sore tongue. Blood film shows oval macrocytes and hypersegmented neutrophils; haemoglobin is low with a raised MCV. Serum vitamin B12 is markedly reduced. Which antibody is most associated with the underlying cause?
10A 50-year-old man presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue. Fasting plasma glucose on two occasions is 8.2 mmol/L and 8.5 mmol/L. What is the diagnosis based on these values?
About the OMSB Physician Exam Exam
The OMSB physician licensing examination is the Prometric computer-based test required for doctors seeking to practise in the Sultanate of Oman. The physician/GP exam is typically 150 single-best-answer MCQs over 3 hours, covering core clinical medicine across internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, surgery and emergencies. OMSB administers the exam and professional classification while the Ministry of Health issues the licence.
Assessment
Single-best-answer MCQs delivered as a computer-based test at Prometric/Pearson VUE centres; physician/GP exam is typically 150 questions. There is no negative marking, so every question should be answered.
Time Limit
3 hours (180 minutes) for the 150-MCQ physician exam.
Passing Score
Pass/Fail. OMSB does not publish an official passing percentage; an unofficial standard of approximately 60-65% is widely reported.
Exam Fee
Approximately USD 195-227 per attempt for physicians (verify the current fee with OMSB/Prometric/Pearson VUE). (Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB))
OMSB Physician Exam Exam Content Outline
Internal Medicine
Cardiology, endocrinology, respiratory, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, haematology and infectious diseases through clinical vignettes.
Pediatrics
Childhood infections, respiratory emergencies, dehydration, developmental milestones and congenital conditions.
General Surgery and Emergency Medicine
Acute abdomen, trauma ABCDE, surgical emergencies, burns, anaphylaxis and advanced life support.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Antenatal care, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, obstetric haemorrhage, contraception and gynaecological disorders.
Family Medicine, Primary Care and Oman Health Regulations
Preventive medicine, screening, dermatology, ophthalmology, psychiatry, plus Oman notifiable-disease reporting, immunisation and licensing/ethics.
How to Pass the OMSB Physician Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/Fail. OMSB does not publish an official passing percentage; an unofficial standard of approximately 60-65% is widely reported.
- Assessment: Single-best-answer MCQs delivered as a computer-based test at Prometric/Pearson VUE centres; physician/GP exam is typically 150 questions. There is no negative marking, so every question should be answered.
- Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes) for the 150-MCQ physician exam.
- Exam fee: Approximately USD 195-227 per attempt for physicians (verify the current fee with OMSB/Prometric/Pearson VUE).
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the OMSB physician exam and how long is it?
The physician/general practitioner OMSB exam is commonly 150 single-best-answer MCQs to be completed in 3 hours. Some OMSB occupational exams use 70 or 100 MCQs (2 to 2.5 hours) depending on the specialty, so confirm your specific exam structure with OMSB.
Who administers the OMSB exam and where is it taken?
The Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB), established by Royal Decree 31/2006, sets the exam and professional classification. It is delivered as a computer-based test through Prometric and Pearson VUE, including at the Muscat test centre and authorised centres worldwide. The Ministry of Health issues the licence.
What is the passing score for the OMSB physician exam?
OMSB reports results as Pass or Fail and does not publish an official passing percentage. An unofficial threshold of roughly 60-65% is widely cited, and there is no negative marking, so candidates should attempt every question.
How much does the OMSB exam cost for physicians?
The Prometric/Pearson VUE exam fee for physicians has been reported at around USD 195-227 per attempt (it has varied over time). Always verify the current fee on the official OMSB, Prometric or Pearson VUE pages before booking.