DOH Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the initial energy dose recommended for defibrillation of ventricular fibrillation using a biphasic defibrillator? → 150–200 joules
2. Which federal law governs the practice of medicine and the licensing of healthcare professionals across the UAE? → Federal Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability
3. A patient in septic shock is not responding to 30 mL/kg of IV crystalloid. What is the next recommended step according to Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines? → Initiate vasopressor therapy with norepinephrine
4. Which vaccine is part of the UAE National Immunisation Schedule given at birth to protect against a disease with high prevalence historically in the region? → BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine
5. The brachial plexus originates from which spinal cord levels? → C5–T1
6. Which document must a foreign-trained healthcare professional obtain before applying for a DOH license in Abu Dhabi? → Primary Source Verification (PSV) of credentials
7. Under UAE public health law, which disease must be reported to health authorities within 24 hours of diagnosis? → Measles
8. In the management of a tension pneumothorax, what is the immediate life-saving intervention? → Needle decompression at the 2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
9. A patient arrives in the emergency department with suspected opioid overdose. Which medication should be administered immediately? → Naloxone 0.4–2 mg IV/IM/IN
10. A physician in Abu Dhabi discovers a colleague is practising while impaired. What is the physician's professional and ethical obligation? → Report the concern to DOH or the facility's patient safety officer
11. Which enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system? → Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
12. Which Abu Dhabi government entity is responsible for the regulation and registration of pharmaceutical products? → DOH Pharmaceutical Services and Regulatory Department
13. The sinoatrial (SA) node, the primary pacemaker of the heart, is located in which chamber? → Right atrium
14. Which of the following is a contraindication to thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke? → Recent intracranial surgery within 3 months
15. Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) is a key public health intervention for which condition commonly managed in paediatric primary care in Abu Dhabi? → Acute gastroenteritis with mild-to-moderate dehydration
16. What is the current regulatory authority for healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi, following the transition from HAAD? → Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH)
17. A patient presents with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8. What does this indicate? → Severe brain injury requiring immediate airway protection
18. What is the primary vector responsible for transmitting dengue fever, a notifiable disease in the UAE? → Aedes aegypti mosquito
19. Which screening programme does Abu Dhabi DOH mandate for all newborns to detect metabolic disorders early? → Newborn metabolic screening (NBS) panel including phenylketonuria and hypothyroidism
20. Which document must a patient sign to authorise a surrogate decision-maker in Abu Dhabi when the patient lacks decision-making capacity? → Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Advance Directive
21. Which DOH regulation governs telemedicine services and teleconsultation standards in Abu Dhabi? → DOH Telemedicine and Teleconsultation Policy 2019
22. Which ventilator strategy is recommended for patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) to minimize ventilator-induced lung injury? → Low tidal volume (6 mL/kg ideal body weight) with high PEEP
23. What is the primary function of surfactant produced by type II pneumocytes in the alveoli? → To reduce alveolar surface tension and prevent collapse
24. In Abu Dhabi healthcare settings, which process ensures that verbal medication orders are accurately executed to reduce transcription errors? → Read-back and verify protocol
25. Which ECG finding is most consistent with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) requiring immediate intervention? → New left bundle branch block (LBBB) with ST changes
26. Which Abu Dhabi-specific initiative promotes open disclosure of adverse events to patients and families? → DOH Open Disclosure Policy
27. Which condition has the highest prevalence in the Emirati population and is a priority target of Abu Dhabi's 'Weqaya' national screening programme? → Type 2 diabetes mellitus
28. In a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which electrolyte must be closely monitored and replaced before starting insulin therapy? → Potassium
29. The Thiqa insurance plan in Abu Dhabi primarily covers which population group? → UAE nationals (Emiratis)
30. Which antimicrobial is used as prophylaxis for meningococcal meningitis close contacts, relevant to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Abu Dhabi? → Rifampicin or ciprofloxacin