PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-80
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question. A Schizophrenic patient not compliant on oral medication. What is the best long term management?
A. Depot (Risperidone)
B. Depot (Haloperidol)
C. Quetiapine
D. Chlorpromazine
Answer: (a)
Question. A 70 year old lady fell down and sustained a neck of the femur fracture. Which artery is likely to bleed from?
A. Femoral artery
B. Circumferential artery
C. Popliteal artery
D. Common iliac artery
E. External iliac artery
Answer: (b)
Question. A 26 year old lady presents with high fever, lower abdominal pain and purulent vaginal discharge. She looks very unwell. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
A. Tetracycline 250 mg 6 hourly
B. Doxycycline 100 mg 12 hourly po and Metronidazole 400mg 12 hourly
C. Ceftriaxone 2g 24 hourly I/V with Doxycycline 100mg po
D. Ceftriaxone 2g 24 hourly I/V with Doxycycline 500mg po
E. Ofloxacin 400mg 12 hourly po and Metronidazole 400 mg 12 hourly po
Answer: (e)
Question. A 34 year old man had a 4 mm ureteral stone which he passed with urine. This time he presents with a 3 cm stone in his right kidney. What is the single most appropriate treatment?
A. No treatment
B. Lithotripsy‐shock wave
C. Laparotomy
D. Operative stone removal
E. Observe
Answer: (d)
Question. A 35 year old patient is complaining of severe pain along the right side of the jaw and face. What is the best choice for this neuralgic pain?
A. Methadone
B. Ibuprofen
C. Carbamazepine
D. Lorazepam
E. Amphetamine
Answer: (c)
Question. A 6 week child is very sick-looking. Blood results show:
Na:124 mmol/l,
K: 2.8mmol/l.
He is also dehydrated. What would you choose to resuscitate?
A. 0.18% Normal Saline + 4% Dextrose + 20mmol KCl
B. 0.9% Normal Saline
C. 0.45% Normal Saline + 5% Dextrose
D. 0.45% Normal Saline + 5% Dextrose + 20mmol KCl
Answer: (b)
Question. A 75 year old man complains of prostatism and anorexia. Ultrasound shows bilateral hydronephrosis. What is the cause of this finding?
A. Prostate carcinoma
B. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
C. Hypertension
Answer: (a)
Question. A 62 year old man who has recently had flu- like illness has woken to find his speech altered. Movement of his eyelids and lips are weak on the right side. Examination is otherwise normal. Which anatomical site is most likely to be affected?
A. Facial Nerve
B. Hypoglossal Nerve
C. Oculomotor nerve
D. Trigeminal Nerve
E. Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Answer: (a)
Question. A 77 year old man is admitted to hospital for investigation of an irregular heart beat. The conducting system of the heart includes which one of the following anatomical structures?
A. Atrioventricular node
B. Chordae tendineae
C. Fibrous skeleton of the heart
D. Interatrial septum
E. Phrenic nerve
Answer: (a)
Question. A 19 year old lady with bilateral iliac Fossa pain, dyspareunia and foul smelling vagina discharge. Patient looked very unwell.What will be the antibiotics group of choice for management.
A. Ceftriaxone, metronidazole
B. Ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, metronidazole
C. Ceftriaxone, doxycycline, metronidazole.
D. Ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, metronidazole
E. Ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, metronidazole
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.
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.