Unani Practitioner Prometric exam questions with answers
15 original practice questions written to the Unani Practitioner exam blueprint, each with the answer and why the other options are wrong. Below them: the Unani Practitioner exam's format, pass mark and fee at DHA, DOH, SCFHS, QCHP and every other GCC regulator, from their own published rules.
- 15
- Free questions
- 60%
- DHA pass mark
- 100
- Questions on the DHA exam
- 12
- Questions in the free mock
Quick answer
The Unani Practitioner exam is 100 MCQs in 2 hours at DHA (pass mark 60%). Below are 15 original practice questions written to the official blueprint, each with the answer and why the other options are wrong, plus a free 12-question timed mock.
The Unani Practitioner exam in every GCC country
DHA publish an exact Unani Practitioner exam; the others apply one format to every title. Figures come from each regulator's own exam pages - anything not published says so.
| Regulator | Exam | Format | Pass mark | Fee per attempt | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Dubai | Unani Practitioner (PUN6062) | 100 MCQs in 2 hours | 60% | USD 180 (about AED 660) | DHA questions → |
| DOH Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra | DOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Written + oral/OSCE | Pass / fail only | Not published | DOH questions → |
| MOHAP Northern Emirates - Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | MOHAP licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based | Not published | Not published | MOHAP questions → |
| SHA Emirate of Sharjah | SHA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Set at assessment | Not published | Not published | SHA questions → |
| SCFHS Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | SCFHS licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 200 MCQs, 240 min | 500-560 of 800 | Not published | SCFHS questions → |
| QCHP State of Qatar | QCHP licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 3 hrs | 50-65% | Not published | QCHP questions → |
| NHRA Kingdom of Bahrain | NHRA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Prometric CBT | Not published | Not published | NHRA questions → |
| OMSB Sultanate of Oman | OMSB licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based OC exam | Not published | Not published | OMSB questions → |
| Kuwait MOH State of Kuwait | Kuwait MOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 170 min | 60-70% | Not published | Kuwait MOH questions → |
exact exam published for Unani Practitioner
Pass marks, attempts and fees change - confirm yours on the regulator's exam page before you book.
15 Unani Practitioner exam questions with answers
Choose your answer first, then open the explanation. The set covers the main blueprint domains at a mix of easy, medium and hard.
- Question 1Diagnosis and recognition of red flagsmedium
How many parameters (Ajnas) of pulse examination are classically described by Ibn Sina?
- ATen
- BFour
- CSix
- DTwelve
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Answer: A. Ten
Ibn Sina described ten parameters (Ajnas-e-Ashra) of the pulse, including size, strength, speed, consistency, rhythm and duration. These are assessed together to judge temperament and disease.
- Question 2Diagnosis and recognition of red flagshard
A 3-year-old with fever is brought for a Unani consultation. You see a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass. What is the correct action?
- AArrange immediate emergency transfer to hospital
- BGive an antipyretic Sharbat and review in 24 hours
- CApply a cooling Zimad and observe at home
- DAdvise a light diet and rest for 3 days
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Answer: A. Arrange immediate emergency transfer to hospital
Fever with a non-blanching rash may indicate meningococcal disease, which can kill within hours and needs emergency antibiotics. Home observation is unsafe.
- Question 3Foundations of Unani medicinemedium
What does the term Tabiyat mean in Unani medicine?
- AThe body's innate power to preserve health
- BThe diet prescribed after full recovery
- CThe examination of the pulse at the wrist
- DThe temperament of a single drug
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Answer: A. The body's innate power to preserve health
Tabiyat (Tabiyat Mudabbira-e-Badan) is the self-preserving power of the body, and treatment aims to support it. It corresponds to the idea of medicatrix naturae.
- Question 4Ilaj bil Ghiza and Hifzan-e-Sehatmedium
What does Ehtebas wa Istifragh refer to?
- AMovement and rest of the body
- BMental activity and rest
- CSleep and wakefulness
- DRetention and evacuation of body matter
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Answer: D. Retention and evacuation of body matter
Ehtebas wa Istifragh refers to the balance between retention and evacuation, such as of urine, stool and sweat. Harkat wa Sukoon covers movement and rest.
- Question 5Ilmul Advia: Unani pharmacologyeasy
Sana (Cassia angustifolia) is mainly used in Unani medicine for which action?
- ADiuretic (Mudirr-e-Baul)
- BPurgative (Mus'hil)
- CSedative (Munawwim)
- DAstringent (Qabiz)
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Answer: B. Purgative (Mus'hil)
Sana is a well-known purgative used to evacuate morbid matter. Prolonged use can cause electrolyte disturbance and dependence, so it is used for short periods.
- Question 6Ilaj bil Ghiza and Hifzan-e-Sehatmedium
Hawa-e-Muheet, one of the six essential factors, refers to what?
- AThe food and drink that are taken
- BThe person's emotional state
- CThe quality and length of sleep
- DThe surrounding air and environment
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Answer: D. The surrounding air and environment
Hawa-e-Muheet is the ambient air, whose quality, temperature and humidity are held to affect health. Food and drink are Makool wa Mashroob.
- Question 7Safety, interactions and contraindicationshard
A patient asks about a Kushta (calcined metal) preparation bought online. What is the most important safety point?
- ACalcination removes all possible toxicity
- BKushta can be used in any dose
- CUntested products may contain toxic lead, mercury or arsenic
- DOnline products always meet pharmacopoeial standards
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Answer: C. Untested products may contain toxic lead, mercury or arsenic
Metal-based preparations from unregulated sources have been found with toxic levels of lead, mercury and arsenic, so only quality-tested products should be used. Processing does not guarantee safety.
- Question 8Infection control, ethics and professional practiceeasy
How should cups and blades used for wet cupping be handled after a session?
- AWash the cups in soapy water and reuse them
- BWipe the blades with alcohol and reuse them
- CDiscard them; blades go in a sharps container
- DPut the used blades in the general waste bin
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Answer: C. Discard them; blades go in a sharps container
Wet cupping exposes the practitioner and patients to blood, so disposable cups and blades should be single-use, with sharps placed straight into a sharps container. Reuse risks transmitting hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
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- Question 9Ilmul Advia: Unani pharmacologymedium
Into how many degrees (Darjat) is the intensity of a drug's temperament classified?
- ATwo
- BSix
- CFour
- DTen
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Answer: C. Four
Unani pharmacology grades the intensity of a drug's hotness, coldness, moistness or dryness in four degrees. Drugs in the fourth degree are strongest and often toxic.
- Question 10Ilmul Advia: Unani pharmacologymedium
What temperament is ascribed to Zanjabeel (ginger) in Unani medicine?
- ACold and moist
- BHot and dry
- CCold and dry
- DHot and moist
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Answer: B. Hot and dry
Zanjabeel is described as hot and dry and is used as a digestive and carminative. Cold and moist drugs are used for the opposite temperament.
- Question 11Ilmul Saidla: Unani pharmacymedium
Jawarish preparations are mainly used for which purpose?
- AInducing sleep
- BSupporting digestion
- CTreating wounds externally
- DInducing vomiting
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Answer: B. Supporting digestion
Jawarish is a semi-solid preparation mainly used as a digestive and stomachic. External wound applications are Marham or Zimad.
- Question 12Infection control, ethics and professional practicemedium
A practitioner plans to start offering wet cupping. Which occupational health measure is most important?
- AAn annual chest X-ray for tuberculosis
- BSeasonal influenza vaccination only
- CHepatitis B vaccination with confirmed immunity
- DA tetanus booster every five years only
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Answer: C. Hepatitis B vaccination with confirmed immunity
Practitioners exposed to blood should be vaccinated against hepatitis B and have their antibody response checked. Influenza and tetanus vaccination do not protect against bloodborne viruses.
- Question 13Infection control, ethics and professional practicemedium
A Unani clinic wants to advertise that its regimen cures cancer. What is the correct position?
- ASuch claims are unsupported and must not be made
- BThey can be made if patients have reported benefit
- CThey can be made with a small disclaimer
- DThey can be made for herbal products only
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Answer: A. Such claims are unsupported and must not be made
Claims to cure serious disease without robust evidence are misleading and unethical and may harm patients who delay effective care. Patient testimonials or disclaimers do not make such claims acceptable.
- Question 14Safety, interactions and contraindicationsmedium
A patient has been taking large amounts of Asl-us-soos (liquorice) daily for months. Which adverse effects should you look for?
- ARaised blood pressure and low potassium
- BLow blood pressure and high potassium
- CBleeding gums and easy bruising
- DLow blood glucose and weight loss
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Answer: A. Raised blood pressure and low potassium
Glycyrrhizin in liquorice has mineralocorticoid-like effects, causing sodium retention, hypertension and hypokalaemia with long-term high intake. Patients with hypertension or heart disease should avoid it.
- Question 15Safety, interactions and contraindicationsmedium
A woman in early pregnancy asks for a Mushil to treat constipation. What is the appropriate approach?
- AGive a strong Mushil for quick relief
- BCombine a Mushil with a wet cupping session
- CAvoid strong purgatives; advise diet, fluids, review
- DGive a full Munzij-Mushil course over 2 weeks
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Answer: C. Avoid strong purgatives; advise diet, fluids, review
Strong purgatives are generally avoided in pregnancy because of risks to mother and fetus. Dietary fibre, fluids and medical advice are safer first steps.
What the Unani Practitioner exam covers
The blueprint groups questions into these domains. Weight your revision the same way - the heavier domains carry more of your score.
Foundations of Unani medicine
~18%Umoor-e-Tabiya · Arkan · Mizaj
Diagnosis and recognition of red flags
~12%Nabz · Baul and Baraz · Assessment of temperament and history taking
Ilmul Advia: Unani pharmacology
~14%Mizaj and Darjat (degrees) of drugs · Classification of drugs by action · Munzij-Mushil therapy
Ilmul Saidla: Unani pharmacy
~10%Dosage forms · Arq, Sharbat, Roghan and Zimad preparation · Quality, storage and shelf life of compound formulations
Ilaj bit Tadbeer: regimental therapy
~14%Hijama · Taleeq (leech therapy) and Fasd (venesection) · Dalak (massage) and Riyazat (exercise)
Ilaj bil Ghiza and Hifzan-e-Sehat
~12%Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya · Ehtebas wa Istifragh · Naum wa Yaqza
Safety, interactions and contraindications
~12%Herb-drug interactions · Liquorice and other herbs with systemic effects · Heavy metal contamination and mineral preparations
Infection control, ethics and professional practice
~8%Single-use equipment and sharps safety in cupping · Hepatitis B vaccination and occupational exposure · Honest advertising and claims
How to answer these questions
Questions test applied practice: what you would do with this patient, this result or this image - not textbook definitions.
Safety items (radiation, infection control, patient identification, equipment checks) are high-yield and quick to revise.
Under time pressure, flag and move on: every question carries the same mark.
Aim to score comfortably above your regulator's pass mark - 10 to 15 points of margin - on timed, full-length practice before you book.
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Last reviewed September 2026. Questions are original and written to the published exam blueprint; they are not taken from any real paper.
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