OMSB Exam for General Practitioners (OEGP)

Exam at a glance

Questions

150

Duration

165 minutes

Pass mark

60 %

Sections

1

Exam type

Written

Language

English

Authority

OMSB

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 19 modules · 3,306 questions · Last updated: 29 October 2026

1. 01Cardiology128 questions · 3.9 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Acute coronary syndromes: recognising and treating chest pain
   • Chronic coronary syndromes, lipids and hypertension
   • Heart failure, valve disease, pericardium and the aorta
   • Arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, tachycardias and bradycardias
   • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
   • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
   • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels

   Sample question

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   Which drug has been shown to reduce mortality in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?

   ABisoprololBFurosemideCDigoxinDAmlodipineEVerapamil

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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2. 02Respiratory124 questions · 3.8 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Asthma and COPD: diagnosis, stepwise treatment and exacerbations
   • Pneumonia and tuberculosis
   • Pulmonary embolism, pleural disease and pneumothorax
   • Lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, sleep apnoea and blood gases
   • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
   • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
   • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing

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   A 24-year-old woman with asthma uses her salbutamol inhaler four times a week and wakes at night with wheeze twice a month. She uses no other inhaler. What is the most appropriate next step?

   AStart a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid–containing treatmentBStart long-term oral prednisoloneCStop salbutamolDStart oral theophyllineERefer for bronchial thermoplasty

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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3. 03Endocrinology & Diabetes169 questions · 5.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Diabetes mellitus: diagnosis and long-term treatment
   • Diabetic emergencies: DKA, HHS and hypoglycaemia
   • Thyroid disease: hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, nodules and pregnancy
   • Adrenal, pituitary, calcium and bone, and reproductive endocrinology
   • Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
   • Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies

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   A 45-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 7.4 %, a BMI of 31 kg/m² and normal kidney function. What is the preferred first-line drug?

   AMetforminBBasal insulinCA sulfonylureaDPioglitazoneEAcarbose

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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4. 04Gastroenterology & Hepatology119 questions · 3.6 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Upper GI tract: reflux, dyspepsia, Helicobacter pylori and upper GI bleeding
   • Lower GI tract: inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, coeliac disease and colorectal cancer screening
   • The liver: reading liver tests, viral hepatitis and inherited or autoimmune liver disease
   • Cirrhosis and its complications
   • Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
   • Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding

   Sample question

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   Which test is preferred to confirm eradication of Helicobacter pylori after treatment?

   AUrea breath test at least 4 weeks after therapyBSerology for H. pylori antibodiesCRoutine repeat endoscopy for all patientsDStool culture for H. pyloriEAbdominal ultrasound

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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5. 05Nephrology & Electrolytes117 questions · 3.5 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Acute kidney injury: definition, causes and management
   • Chronic kidney disease and glomerular disease
   • Urinary tract infection and kidney stones
   • Sodium, potassium and other electrolytes
   • Acid–base disorders and safe prescribing in kidney disease
   • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
   • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
   • Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis

   Sample question

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   A patient has a serum potassium of 7.1 mmol/L and peaked T waves on the ECG. What should be given first?

   AIntravenous calcium gluconateBInsulin with glucoseCNebulised salbutamolDOral potassium binderEUrgent dialysis before any drug

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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6. 06Haematology105 questions · 3.2 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Approach to anaemia: iron deficiency, thalassaemia trait and macrocytic anaemia
   • Haemolysis, thalassaemia major, sickle cell disease and G6PD deficiency
   • Bleeding disorders, thrombocytopenia and anticoagulation
   • Haematological malignancy and transfusion medicine
   • Foundations: blood cells, haematopoiesis and haemostasis
7. 07Infectious Diseases119 questions · 3.6 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Sepsis, septic shock and antibiotic stewardship
   • Central nervous system, skin, soft tissue and bone infections
   • HIV, post-exposure prophylaxis and sexually transmitted infections
   • Travel, tropical and Gulf-region infections and vaccination
   • Foundations: bacteria, the Gram stain and antibiotic targets
   • Foundations: infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
8. 08Neurology118 questions · 3.6 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Stroke and transient ischaemic attack
   • Headache, subarachnoid haemorrhage and raised intracranial pressure
   • Epilepsy, status epilepticus, Parkinson's disease and dementia
   • Neuroimmunology, neuromuscular disease, peripheral nerves and spinal emergencies
   • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
   • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
   • Foundations: spinal cord tracts and the cranial nerves
   • Foundations: the circle of Willis and intracranial haemorrhage
9. 09Psychiatry130 questions · 3.9 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Depression and bipolar disorder: recognition, antidepressants and lithium
   • Psychosis and antipsychotics: choosing, monitoring and their emergencies
   • Anxiety, OCD, PTSD and eating disorders
   • Alcohol and opioids: intoxication, withdrawal and complications
   • Delirium, capacity and self-harm: safety in everyday practice
10. 10Dermatology150 questions · 4.5 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Inflammatory skin disease and topical steroids
    • Skin infections and infestations
    • Skin cancer, pigment and severe drug reactions
    • Foundations: skin structure, primary lesions and burn depth
11. 11Oncology & palliative care80 questions · 2.4 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Cancer screening and urgent referral in primary care
    • Oncological emergencies and treatment toxicity
    • Palliative care and the older patient
    • Foundations: tumour growth, spread and staging
    • Foundations: the eye and the visual pathway
    • Foundations: the ear and the larynx
    • Foundations: paranasal sinuses and neck lymph nodes
12. 12Paediatrics427 questions · 12.9 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Growth and development: milestones, red flags and short stature
    • The newborn: jaundice, vitamin K and prematurity
    • The febrile child and acute respiratory illness
    • Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal emergencies and the child's heart
    • Safeguarding children and safe prescribing by weight
    • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
    • Foundations: growth and development
    • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation
13. 13Obstetrics & Gynaecology418 questions · 12.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Antenatal care: screening, gestational diabetes and medicines in pregnancy
    • Hypertension in pregnancy: pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP
    • Bleeding in pregnancy and rhesus prophylaxis
    • Labour problems: preterm labour, ruptured membranes and postpartum haemorrhage
    • Gynaecology essentials: contraception, menstrual problems, PCOS, screening and menopause
    • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
    • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
    • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull
    • Foundations: the menstrual cycle in the ovary, endometrium and cervix
    • Foundations: breast anatomy and lymphatic drainage
14. 14Surgery & Trauma376 questions · 11.4 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • The acute abdomen: appendicitis, perforation and hernias
    • Gallbladder, bile ducts and bowel obstruction
    • Major trauma and head injury
    • Burns, wounds and limb-threatening soft-tissue emergencies
    • Elective and vascular surgery: breast, thyroid, aorta, limb ischaemia and perioperative care
    • Foundations: abdominal anatomy and the acute abdomen
    • Foundations: hernias and the biliary system
    • Foundations: wound healing and perioperative basics
    • Foundations: the skeleton, spine and pelvis
    • Foundations: shoulder, wrist and hand
    • Foundations: hip fractures, knee and ankle ligaments
    • Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis
15. 15Emergency Medicine187 questions · 5.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Cardiac arrest: basic and advanced life support
    • Shock and anaphylaxis
    • Poisoning and toxidromes
    • Environmental emergencies: heat, drowning, snakes and scorpions
    • Metabolic and respiratory emergencies: DKA, hyperkalaemia and acute asthma
    • Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
    • Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
    • Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis
    • Foundations: skin structure, primary lesions and burn depth
    • Foundations: spinal cord tracts and the cranial nerves
    • Foundations: the circle of Willis and intracranial haemorrhage
16. 16Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology110 questions · 3.3 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Joint pain basics: rheumatoid arthritis versus osteoarthritis
    • The hot swollen joint: septic arthritis and crystal arthritis
    • Systemic autoimmune disease and spondyloarthritis
    • Polymyalgia, giant cell arteritis and back pain red flags
    • Fractures, compartment syndrome and bone health
    • Foundations: the skeleton, spine and pelvis
    • Foundations: shoulder, wrist and hand
    • Foundations: hip fractures, knee and ankle ligaments
17. 17Eye & ENT99 questions · 3 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • The red eye: telling the harmless from the sight-threatening
    • Sudden visual loss, diabetic eye disease and the retina
    • The ear: otitis, hearing tests and sudden hearing loss
    • Vertigo, the nose and the throat
    • Foundations: the eye and the visual pathway
    • Foundations: the ear and the larynx
    • Foundations: paranasal sinuses and neck lymph nodes
18. 18Ethics & Patient Safety160 questions · 4.8 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Ethical principles, capacity and consent
    • Confidentiality and breaking bad news
    • Patient safety: errors, candour and the International Patient Safety Goals
    • Difficult decisions: DNR, end of life, discharge against advice and safeguarding
    • Professionalism: boundaries, conflicts of interest, research and Gulf practice
19. 19Preventive Medicine & Biostatistics170 questions · 5.1 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Measuring disease: rates, incidence, prevalence and levels of prevention
    • Screening and diagnostic test accuracy
    • Study designs, measures of association, bias and confounding
    • Biostatistics: distributions, hypothesis testing and errors
    • Communicable disease control, immunisation and occupational health

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