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Endocrinology MCQs for DHA General Practitioners

Endocrinology MCQs for General Practitioners covering diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary disease, electrolyte disturbances and bone metabolism.

280 published endocrinology mcqs

What these endocrinology mcqs cover for DHA

  • Diabetes mellitus and complications
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Adrenal and pituitary disease
  • Electrolyte and calcium disorders
  • Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease

Sample Endocrinology MCQs from the DHA bank

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Sample 1·Endocrinology

A 45-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes on metformin has HbA1c of 8.4%. She has BMI 34 and eGFR 78. What is the most appropriate next step?

  • AAdd sulfonylurea
  • ✓Add GLP-1 receptor agonist
  • CSwitch to insulin
  • DIncrease metformin to 3g/day
Explanation

GLP-1 RA is preferred in obese type 2 diabetics with inadequate control on metformin, offering weight loss and cardiovascular benefit.

Sample 2·Endocrinology

A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes has HbA1c 8.2% on maximum metformin. eGFR 65. He has BMI 32 and a history of MI. Best add-on?

  • AGliclazide
  • ✓Empagliflozin
  • CPioglitazone
  • DSitagliptin
Explanation

SGLT2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular events and are preferred add-ons in T2DM with established CVD.

Sample 3·Endocrinology

A 50-year-old presents with paroxysmal headaches, sweating and palpitations. BP 220/120 during episodes. Best initial test?

  • ✓24-hour urinary metanephrines
  • BSerum cortisol
  • CRenin/aldosterone ratio
  • DThyroid function
Explanation

Classic phaeochromocytoma triad; screen with plasma or 24-hour urinary metanephrines.

Sample 4·Endocrinology

A 55-year-old with primary hyperparathyroidism has calcium 2.95, PTH elevated. Which finding is an indication for parathyroidectomy?

  • AAge >60
  • BAsymptomatic hypercalcaemia
  • ✓eGFR <60
  • DSerum PTH twice normal
Explanation

Guidelines recommend surgery for hyperparathyroidism if eGFR <60, age <50, T-score <-2.5, or Ca >0.25 above upper limit.

Sample 5·Endocrinology

A 68-year-old man has serum sodium 118, urine osmolality 550, plasma osmolality 260, euvolaemic. Most likely diagnosis?

  • ✓SIADH
  • BDiabetes insipidus
  • CAdrenal insufficiency
  • DPsychogenic polydipsia
Explanation

Euvolaemic hyponatraemia with concentrated urine and low plasma osmolality is characteristic of SIADH.

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Endocrinology MCQs — frequently asked questions

Is diabetes heavily tested?+

Yes — diabetes management and complications are among the highest-yield GP topics.

Are thyroid cases common?+

Thyroid dysfunction and its interpretation are frequently tested in Gulf GP exams.