Practice the most important DHA Pharmacist Exam MCQs with detailed answers and explanations. Complete preparation guide for Dubai pharmacist licensing exam 2026.
1. Which dosage form provides immediate drug action?
A) Sustained-release tablet
B) Enteric-coated tablet
C) Injection
D) Capsule
✅ Answer: C) Injection
2. Which organ is mainly responsible for drug metabolism?
A) Kidney
B) Liver
C) Heart
D) Lung
✅ Answer: B) Liver
3. Which schedule drug requires prescription?
A) OTC Drug
B) Prescription Drug
C) Herbal Drug
D) Cosmetic
✅ Answer: B) Prescription Drug
4. What is the normal adult pulse rate?
A) 20–40 bpm
B) 40–60 bpm
C) 60–100 bpm
D) 120–150 bpm
✅ Answer: C) 60–100 bpm
5. Which route avoids first-pass metabolism?
A) Oral
B) Rectal
C) Sublingual
D) Topical
✅ Answer: C) Sublingual
6. Paracetamol overdose mainly affects:
A) Heart
B) Kidney
C) Liver
D) Brain
✅ Answer: C) Liver
7. Insulin is administered by:
A) Oral route
B) Injection
C) Inhalation
D) Topical route
✅ Answer: B) Injection
8. Which antibiotic belongs to the Penicillin group?
A) Ciprofloxacin
B) Amoxicillin
C) Azithromycin
D) Doxycycline
✅ Answer: B) Amoxicillin
9. What is the antidote for Heparin overdose?
A) Vitamin K
B) Protamine sulfate
C) Naloxone
D) Atropine
✅ Answer: B) Protamine sulfate
10. Which disease is caused by insulin deficiency?
A) Hypertension
B) Diabetes Mellitus
C) Asthma
D) Arthritis
✅ Answer: B) Diabetes Mellitus
11. Warfarin acts as:
A) Antibiotic
B) Anticoagulant
C) Antacid
D) Antihistamine
✅ Answer: B) Anticoagulant
12. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin K
✅ Answer: D) Vitamin K
13. NSAIDs are mainly used for:
A) Pain and inflammation
B) Diabetes
C) Hypertension
D) Tuberculosis
✅ Answer: A) Pain and inflammation
14. Which dosage form should NOT be crushed?
A) Syrup
B) Enteric-coated tablet
C) Powder
D) Suspension
✅ Answer: B) Enteric-coated tablet
15. Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Tuberculosis?
A) Rifampicin
B) Cetirizine
C) Metformin
D) Aspirin
✅ Answer: A) Rifampicin
16. What is the normal body temperature in humans?
A) 35°C
B) 37°C
C) 39°C
D) 41°C
✅ Answer: B) 37°C
17. Which drug is commonly used in asthma treatment?
A) Salbutamol
B) Metformin
C) Omeprazole
D) Atenolol
✅ Answer: A) Salbutamol
18. Omeprazole belongs to which drug class?
A) Antibiotic
B) Proton Pump Inhibitor
C) Antifungal
D) Antidepressant
✅ Answer: B) Proton Pump Inhibitor
19. Which route is fastest for emergency medication administration?
A) Oral
B) Intravenous
C) Topical
D) Rectal
✅ Answer: B) Intravenous
20. Potassium deficiency can lead to:
A) Hair fall
B) Muscle cramps
C) Blindness
D) Skin allergy
✅ Answer: B) Muscle cramps
21. Aspirin commonly causes:
A) Gastric irritation
B) Hair growth
C) Weight loss
D) Hearing improvement
✅ Answer: A) Gastric irritation
22. Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Stethoscope
C) Sphygmomanometer
D) Glucometer
✅ Answer: C) Sphygmomanometer
23. Which infection is caused by fungus?
A) Typhoid
B) Cholera
C) Ringworm
D) Malaria
✅ Answer: C) Ringworm
24. Which medicine is commonly used for hypertension?
A) Paracetamol
B) Amlodipine
C) Cetirizine
D) Metronidazole
✅ Answer: B) Amlodipine
25. ORS is mainly used to treat:
A) Asthma
B) Allergy
C) Dehydration
D) Hypertension
✅ Answer: C) Dehydration
26. Metformin is used in the treatment of:
A) Asthma
B) Diabetes Mellitus
C) Tuberculosis
D) Migraine
✅ Answer: B) Diabetes Mellitus
27. Diazepam belongs to which class of drugs?
A) Antibiotics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) NSAIDs
D) Antifungals
✅ Answer: B) Benzodiazepines
28. Which medicine is an antihistamine?
A) Aspirin
B) Metformin
C) Cetirizine
D) Amoxicillin
✅ Answer: C) Cetirizine
29. Atorvastatin is prescribed for:
A) Fever
B) High cholesterol
C) Diabetes
D) Asthma
✅ Answer: B) High cholesterol
30. Which organ produces insulin?
A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Pancreas
D) Lung
✅ Answer: C) Pancreas
31. Naloxone is used as an antidote for:
A) Iron poisoning
B) Opioid overdose
C) Heparin overdose
D) Paracetamol toxicity
✅ Answer: B) Opioid overdose
32. Which disease mainly affects the lungs?
A) Hepatitis
B) Tuberculosis
C) Arthritis
D) Diabetes
✅ Answer: B) Tuberculosis
33. What is the approximate normal pH of blood?
A) 5.5
B) 6.8
C) 7.4
D) 8.9
✅ Answer: C) 7.4
34. Which medicine is commonly used to reduce fever?
A) Omeprazole
B) Paracetamol
C) Diazepam
D) Insulin
✅ Answer: B) Paracetamol
35. Vitamin C deficiency causes:
A) Rickets
B) Scurvy
C) Blindness
D) Osteoporosis
✅ Answer: B) Scurvy
36. Which route is safest for an unconscious patient?
A) Oral
B) Sublingual
C) Intravenous
D) Topical
✅ Answer: C) Intravenous
37. Which drug is commonly used in epilepsy?
A) Cetirizine
B) Omeprazole
C) Phenytoin
D) Metformin
✅ Answer: C) Phenytoin
38. Heparin is generally administered by:
A) Oral route
B) Injection
C) Inhalation
D) Topical application
✅ Answer: B) Injection
39. Which disease causes increased blood sugar levels?
A) Asthma
B) Arthritis
C) Diabetes Mellitus
D) Tuberculosis
✅ Answer: C) Diabetes Mellitus
40. Which antibiotic belongs to the Macrolide group?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Azithromycin
D) Doxycycline
✅ Answer: C) Azithromycin
41. Which medicine is commonly used for acidity?
A) Antacids
B) Antibiotics
C) Antidepressants
D) Antihistamines
✅ Answer: A) Antacids
42. Bronchodilators are mainly used in the treatment of:
A) Hypertension
B) Asthma
C) Diabetes
D) Gastritis
✅ Answer: B) Asthma
43. What is considered normal blood pressure?
A) 80/50 mmHg
B) 100/60 mmHg
C) 120/80 mmHg
D) 170/110 mmHg
✅ Answer: C) 120/80 mmHg
44. Which drug is commonly used to treat fungal infections?
A) Fluconazole
B) Metformin
C) Atenolol
D) Paracetamol
✅ Answer: A) Fluconazole
45. Which tablet type protects medicine from stomach acid?
A) Chewable tablet
B) Enteric-coated tablet
C) Effervescent tablet
D) Dispersible tablet
✅ Answer: B) Enteric-coated tablet
46. Which dosage form must always be sterile?
A) Tablet
B) Capsule
C) Injection
D) Syrup
✅ Answer: C) Injection
47. Which disease mainly affects the kidneys?
A) Migraine
B) Renal failure
C) Asthma
D) Gastritis
✅ Answer: B) Renal failure
48. Which mineral is essential for hemoglobin formation?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Iron
D) Sodium
✅ Answer: C) Iron
49. Which hormone controls blood glucose levels?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Insulin
D) Thyroxine
✅ Answer: C) Insulin
50. Which authority conducts the DHA Pharmacist Exam?
A) WHO
B) FDA
C) MOH
D) DHA
✅ Answer: D) DHA
DHA Pharmacist Exam Preparation Tips
Preparing for the DHA Pharmacist Exam becomes easier with proper strategy and consistent study.
Follow These Tips:
✅ Practice MCQs daily
✅ Study pharmacology deeply
✅ Focus on antibiotics and emergency drugs
✅ Learn hospital pharmacy concepts
✅ Revise calculations regularly
✅ Improve patient counseling skills
✅ Study drug interactions carefully
✅ Solve previous year questions
✅ Attend mock tests
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