PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-64
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Question. 61. A 3 year old girl fell down while riding her bicycle. She then went pale, and then rigid. 2 minutes later she recovered fully but she was still pale. After 1 hour she was well and playing around. What is the most appropriate management?
A. No investigations
B. Electrocardiogram
C. Full blood count
D. Electroencephalogram
E. CT scan of the brain
Answer. (a)
Question. A 32 year old woman had progressive decrease in vision over 3 years. She is now diagnosed as almost blind. What would be the mechanism?
A. Cataract
B. Glaucoma
C. Retinopathy
D. Uveitis
E. Keratitis
Answer. (c)
Question. A baby vomits after every feed and becomes lethargic. On examination, eyes are sunken, lips are cracked, fontanelle is depressed and skin pinch is slow. Which is the INITIAL investigation of choice?
A. Renal function tests
B. Serum Electrolytes
C. Liver function tests
D. FBC
E. ABGS
Answer. (b)
Question. A 27 year old woman had pre eclampsia and was delivered by c–section. She is now complaining of right upper quadrant pain different from wound pain. What investigation will you do immediately?
A. Coagulation profile
B. Liver function tests
C. Ultrasound liver
D. MRCP
E. None
Answer. (b)
Question. A 17-year-old boy who went playing football, suddenly develops unilateral swelling of the RT hemiscrotum, non-tender on raising it. What is the next appropriate management?
A. Reassure
B. Urgent surgical exploration
C. IV antibiotics
D. US of the scrotum
Answer. (d)
Question. A 64 year old man has had a recent onset of cough, fever and weight loss. A chest X-ray shows upper lobe cavitation. Tuberculosis is a possible diagnosis. He is sufficiently unwell to require hospital admission while further investigations are arranged. What is the single most important immediate step to take in order to reduce the risk of tuberculosis spreading among hospital patients and staff?
A. Adopt universal precautions
B. Arrange immediate bronchoscopy to establish the diagnosis
C. Commence anti-tuberculous treatment without delay
D. Ensure staff have received Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) immunization
E. Isolate patient in a negative pressure room
Answer. (a)
Question. Recurrent UTI in a postmenopausal woman treatment, Urine cs sterile. Appropriate management?
A. Bladder retraining
B. Oral oestrogen
C. Vaginal oestrogen
D. Oestrogen pessaries
Answer. (c)
Question. A 70 year old woman has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Her body mass index is 22 kg/meter square. Random plasma glucose concentrations are 8 mmol/l and 10 mmol/l. Her BP is 130/80mmHg and her fasting cholesterol is 5.7mmol/l. She is currently symptom free but has micro albuminuria. What is the single most appropriate drug management?
A. Ace inhibitor and metformin
B. Ace inhibitor and glibenclamide
C. Statin and Ace inhibitor
D. Statin and Metformin
Answer. (c)
Question. A 50 year old heavy smoker presented with complaints of sudden lower back pain after lifting a heavy weight; the pain moved down the back of his leg. What is the appropriate treatment for his condition?
A. Bed rest for 2 weeks
B. Analgesia
C. Immediate surgery
D. Steroids–injections
Answer. (b)
Question. A 72 year old presents with ipsilateral ptosis and contralateral hemiparesis. Which of the following structures is affected?
A. Medulla
B. Cortex
C. Midbrain
D. Cerebellum
E. Pons
Answer. (c)
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.
In order to practise medicine in the United Kingdom, international medical graduates must pass the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) exam. The General Medical Council (GMC), which oversees medical practitioners in the UK, is in charge of administering it.
The PLAB exam is divided into two parts:
PLAB Part 1: This written, multiple-choice exam gauges your knowledge and comprehension of clinical practise and medical principles. It has 180 single-best-answer questions and covers a variety of subjects, such as surgery, psychiatry, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and more. The PLAB Part 1 exam is available in many different nations.
PLAB Part 2: This practical test evaluates your clinical abilities, communication abilities, and ethical standards. There are 18 situations in all, all of them take place in the UK and include interacting with fictitious patients. Your capacity to gather data, generate accurate diagnoses, and create treatment plans is evaluated by the examiners.
You must fulfil specific requirements, such as holding a primary medical certification recognised by the GMC and possessing the appropriate English language proficiency, in order to be qualified to take the PLAB exam. The GMC's website should be checked for the most recent and comprehensive qualifying requirements.
A strong foundation in clinical expertise and medical knowledge is necessary for PLAB exam preparation. Many applicants prepare by combining self-study, books, online sources, and practise tests. Additionally, a number of for-profit businesses provide training programmes and resources created expressly for the PLAB exam.
The PLAB test is a prerequisite for international medical graduates who want to practise medicine in the UK. Passing both parts of the exam is also a requirement. To receive a licence to practise medicine in the UK after passing the exam, you might need to complete additional exams, such as the GMC registration process and securing a job offer or training placement.