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DHAEndocrinology MCQs

Practice 152 Endocrinology past-paper MCQs for DHA, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.

Endocrinology is a core part of the DHA syllabus. HighYield's Endocrinology question bank collects 152MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.

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Sample Endocrinology Questions

Q1

Which one of the following skin disorders is least associated with hypothyroidism?

  • A.Xanthomata
  • B.Pruritus
  • C.Pretibial myxoedema
  • D.Eczema
  • E.Dry, coarse hair
Q2

Which one of the following statements regarding maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is true?

  • A.There is usually a strong family history
  • B.Body mass index is typically > 30
  • C.Doesn't respond to glimepiride
  • D.Autosomal recessive inheritance
  • E.Frequent episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis are typical MODY
Q3

A 64-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted with chest pain to the Emergency Department. An ECG shows ST elevation in the anterior leads and he is thrombolysed and transferred to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). His usual medication includes simvastatin, gliclazide and metformin. How should his diabetes be managed whilst in CCU?

  • A.Stop metformin + continue gliclazide at a higher dose
  • B.Subcutaneous insulin: basal-bolus regime
  • C.Continue metformin + gliclazide at same dose
  • D.Intravenous insulin + stop metformin
  • E.Subcutaneous insulin: biphasic insulin regime

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