DOH Clinical Medicine & Pharmacology 2

Question 1

Which opioid analgesic requires a special narcotics prescription form under UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 1995 on Narcotic Drugs?

Accepted Answer

Morphine

Answer

Morphine, as a Schedule I narcotic under UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 1995, requires a special narcotics prescription and is subject to strict storage, dispensing, and documentation controls.

Question 2

A patient taking warfarin is started on fluconazole for oral candidiasis. What is the expected drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

Increased INR due to CYP2C9 inhibition by fluconazole

Answer

Fluconazole inhibits CYP2C9, the enzyme responsible for warfarin metabolism, leading to elevated warfarin plasma levels and increased INR with bleeding risk.

Question 3

According to UAE health guidelines, at what HbA1c level is the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus confirmed?

Accepted Answer

≥ 6.5%

Answer

A fasting HbA1c of ≥ 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) on two separate occasions (or with confirmatory symptoms) meets the diagnostic threshold for diabetes mellitus per international and UAE guidelines.

Question 4

Which antimicrobial is used as prophylaxis for meningococcal meningitis close contacts, relevant to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Rifampicin or ciprofloxacin

Answer

Rifampicin (or ciprofloxacin as an alternative) is recommended for close contacts of confirmed meningococcal meningitis cases to eradicate nasopharyngeal carriage.

Question 5

A physician prescribes a Schedule II controlled drug in Abu Dhabi. How many days' supply is the maximum permitted on a single DOH-compliant prescription?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

DOH regulations permit a maximum of 30 days' supply of Schedule II controlled substances on a single prescription to balance patient access with misuse prevention.

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

DOH Clinical Medicine & Pharmacology 2