PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-67
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Question. An old man presented with fever and weakness. On examination he was found to have rashes as shown in the given picture. Choose the right option from the following options.
A. Plantar Petechiae
B. Lipoderma Sarcoma
C. Telangiectasia
D. Cellulitis
Answer. (a)
Question. A 3 years old child, who was wasted on examination, has a history of diarrhoea on and off. The mother describes the stool as bulky, frothy and difficult to flush. What is the single investigation most likely to lead to a diagnosis?
A. Sweat Chloride test
B. Anti Endomysial Antibodies
C. Liver Function tests
D. Ultrasound Abdomen
E. Thyroid Function Test
Answer. (b)
Question. A patient with terminal cancer on morphine asks you to help him end his life by giving him a lethal dose of morphine.
A. Use lethal dose Morphine to end his life
B. Use some other medication to end his life
C. Suggest it some other way to end his life
D. Tell him this is not possible but assure him that there are effective ways to deal with pain.
Answer. (d)
Question. A 20 year old lady has got brother and sister and all of them have adenomatous polyposis. Which cancer are they most likely to develop?
A. Gastric carcinoma
B. Colorectal carcinoma
C. Lymphoma
D. Duodenal lymphoma
Answer. (b)
Question. A 43 year old male presented to the ENT department with a history of nausea and dizziness for 2 weeks. He noticed that these symptoms occur for a few seconds whenever he rolls over in his bed in the mornings. On examination: external ear and tympanic membrane are normal, Rinne’s and Weber’s shows no hearing loss, and his cranial nerves examination are normal. What is the most appropriate clinical test to diagnose a patient's medical condition?
A. Head Impulse test
B. Dix-Hallpike test
C. Audiometry
D. Romberg’s test
E. Epley’s maneuver
Answer. (b)
Question. A retired shipyard worker has pleural effusion, diffuse shadow and is breathless. What is the single management that can relieve his symptoms?
A. Oxygen therapy
B. Salbutamol
C. Radiotherapy
D. Aspiration
Answer. (d)
Question. A 68 year old man gets repeated attacks of loss of consciousness and TIA. What is the most likely cause for this?
A. Carotid artery stenosis
B. Aortic stenosis
C. Mitral stenosis
D. Tricuspid stenosis
Answer. (a)
Question. A man was resuscitated by the medical team in the ambulance but the patient died of a cardiac arrest on the way. The man weighed 122 kg due to which he had very restricted mobility. He was also a smoker. Choose the most likely cause of his death.
A. Myocardial Infarction
B. Pulmonary Embolism
C. Chronic cardiac failure
Answer. (b)
Question. A young woman complains of diarrhea, abdominal cramps and mouth ulcers. AXR shows distended transverse colon with goblet cell depletion on rectal biopsy. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Coeliac Disease
B. Ulcerative colitis
C. Bowel Carcinoma
D. Bowel obstruction
E. IBS
Answer. (b)
Question. Man who has motor neuron disease and is wheelchair bound, finds it difficult to swallow food- both liquids and solids. What would be the best option to provide nutrition?
A. Gastrostomy
B. Fine bore NG tube
C. Parenteral nutrition
D. Give steroids and continue oral nutrition
Answer. (a)
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.
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.