PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-79
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question. A 57 year old man post gastrectomy developed loss of joint position and vibration. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. IDA
B. Vit. B12 deficiency
C. Folic acid deficiency
D. Sideroblastic Anemia
Answer: (b)
Question. A 10 years old boy is clinically obese and the shortest in his class. He had a renal transplant last year and his mother is worried that he is being bullied. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Cushing’s Syndrome
B. Congenital Hypothyroidism
C. Pseudo Cushing’s Syndrome
D. Lawrence Moon Biedl Syndrome
E. Down’s syndrome
Answer: (a)
Question. A patient had a closed tibial fracture. Cast was applied. Four days later, he presented to the clinic with a complaint of pain over a fractured area. On examination limb is warm with good pulses. What will you do next?
A. Remove cast
B. Fasciotomy
C. X- ray
D. Increase analgesics
E. Reassure
Answer: (d)
Question. A young man complains of seeing coloured halos when his eyes are closed. What drug is most likely to be the cause of his symptoms?
A. Heroin
B. Cocaine
C. Ecstasy
D. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Answer: (d)
Question. A 46 year old man while in the gym had a sudden onset of back pain. He presents at the A&E with lower back pain. He has been given oral analgesia and now feels better. All examinations are normal. What is the most appropriate advice for him?
A. Bed rest
B. MRI spine
C. CT scan spine
D. Continue moving
Answer: (d)
Question. A 61 year old male who was recently diagnosed to have stable angina is waiting to have contrast coronary angiography. Which of the following should be done before the procedure?
A. Buccal Nitrates
B. IV 0.9% Saline
C. IV Dextrose
D. ECG
E. Echo
Answer: (b)
Question. A young man presented with cough, high grade fever and chest pain. CXR shows bilateral cavitating bronchopneumonia. He was diagnosed with influenza infection a week ago. What is the most probable cause of his pneumonia?
A. Legionella
B. Mycoplasma
C. StaphylococcusAureus
D. Streptococcus pneumonia
Answer: (c)
Question. A patient with severe pre eclampsia has just delivered a baby at 37 weeks gestation. 20min after delivery she has her first fit. Her blood pressure is 160/90 mmHg. An IV line is established. What will you administer?
A. MgSO4 drip
B. Hydralazine
C. Methyldopa
D. MgSO4 bolus dose
E. Calcium Gluconate
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 report shows normal rectal mucosa and hard faeces. What is the best management strategy?
A. Anal hematoma
B. Anal fissure
C. Rectal ca
D. Diverticulitis
E. Angiodysplasia
Answer: (a) and (d)
Question. A patient was brought to the emergency department following an RTA. He was diagnosed with a femur fracture and an ORIF was planned. During anaesthesia, vital signs began to deteriorate following intubation. What is the most likely cause of this deterioration?
A. Fat embolism
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
D. Cardiac tamponade
E. Tension pneumothorax
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.