PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-63
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Question. A lady came to the gynaecology assessment unit with a history of 8 weeks pregnancy and bleeding per vagina for the last two days. On bimanual examination the uterus is 8 weeks in size. On speculum examination the cervical os is closed. How do you confirm the viability of a fetus?
A. Transvaginal USG Scan
B. Serum Β-HCG
C. Urinary B-HCG
D. Abdominal USG Scan
E. Per speculum examination
Answer. (a)
Question. A 65 year old female patient was given tamoxifen, which of the following side effects caused by it will concern you?
A. Fluid retention
B. Vaginal bleeding
C. Loss of appetite
D. Headache and dizziness
E. Anorgasmia
Answer. (b)
Question. A young presents to the A/E with his mother. Mother reports that he says he hears voices which are present in real life. He also says he can see things. He usually laughs at someone’s death. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Depression
B. Anxiety
C. Hysteria
D. Schizophrenia
Answer. (c)
Question. A patient with a history of DM is controlled on Gliclazide. He will undergo elective endoscopy. What should be done regarding diabetic management?
A. Stop oral hypoglycemic drug night before
B. Give insulin, glucose and potassium during procedure
C. Change OHA to insulin the morning of the procedure
D. Reduce evening dose of OHA the day before the procedure and miss the morning dose until after the procedure.
Answer. (d)
Question. A 35 year old man with BP 140/80mmHg is having microalbuminuria. He has never been diagnosed with hypertension. Diabetes has been ruled out. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. Renal biopsy
B. Renal scan
C. Refer to renal unit
D. Start ACE inhibitor
E. IVU
Answer. (d)
Question. An old man suffers from end stage prostate cancer. He has pain, aneuria, bilateral hydronephrosis. His son’s wedding is in 3 weeks. He is looking forward to enjoying the ceremony. What is the most appropriate palliative treatment for him?
A. Palliative chemotherapy
B. Palliative radiotherapy
C. Bilateral nephrostomy
D. Catheterisation
Answer. (c)
Question. A patient presented with atrophy of the thenar eminence, difficulty in abduction of the thumb and paresthesia on the palmar aspect of the lateral three and half fingers. Which nerve is affected?
A. Radial nerve
B. Ulnar nerve
C. Median nerve
D. Axillary nerve
E. Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Answer. (c)
Question. Patient comes with multiple painful ulcers over buccal mucosa and white striae on mouth and tongue. What is the most likely diagnosis from the following list of options?
A. Candida
B. Oral Ca.
C. Aphthous ulcers
D. Lichen planus
Answer. (d)
Question. A 62 year old man has had ano-rectal pain aggravated by defecation for 3 days. Rectal exam: purple, tender lump at the anal verge. Flexible sigmoidoscopy: normal rectal mucosa and hard feces. What is the best management strategy?
A. Analhematoma
B. Analfissure
C. Rectal Ca
D. Diverticulitis
E. Angiodysplasia
Answer. (a)
Question. A 34 year old woman presents with severe jaundice, fever and pruritus. What is the best initial management to control the pruritus in her?
A. IV 0.9 % normal saline
B. IV dextrose
C. Cimetidine
D. Cholestyramine
Answer. (c)
Here are a few PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) exam Sample questions:
Clinical Scenario: You work on a medical ward as a junior doctor. The patient complains of chest pain. What initial care and tests would you recommend for this patient?
Anatomy: Find the structure designated A in the diagram below. (Show a reference anatomical diagram.)
Pharmacology: What is the beta-blockers' mode of action? Describe a clinical scenario where beta-blockers are frequently utilised.
Communication Skills: How could you break bad news to a patient and their family in an effective way?
Medical Ethics: Explain the idea of informed consent and talk about how important it is in medical practise.
Microbiology: Give two examples of widespread diseases that result in community-acquired pneumonia, along with the recommended empirical antibiotic therapy for each.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: What are the permissible and prohibited uses of combination oral contraceptives?
Radiology: Interpret the findings of an abdominal X-ray that shows multiple air-fluid levels and dilated loops of bowel.
Clinical Skills: Demonstrate the steps involved in suturing a simple laceration on a simulation model.
Clinical Governance: What are the key principles of clinical governance, and how can they improve patient safety and quality of care?
These questions cover various aspects of medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional skills. Remember to refer to the PLAB exam syllabus and guidelines for a comprehensive understanding of the exam content and format.