PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-81
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Question. A 28 year old pregnant woman with poly-hydramnios and shortness of breath comes for an anomaly scan at 31 weeks. On ultrasound, there is absence of gastric bubbles. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Duodenal atresia
B. Oesophageal atresia
C. Gastroschisis
D. Exomphalos
Answer: (b)
Question. How to keep a check on salbutamol's efficiency?
A. PEFR
B. Spirometry
C. Vital capacity
D. FEV/ FEV1 ratio
E. Lung function test
Answer: (a)
Question. A man with fever, neck stiffness, photophobia, but no raised intracranial pressure. What will you do next?
A. Give antibiotics and FBC
B. Give antibiotics and Lumbar puncture
C. Give antibiotics only
D. Give antipyretics and
Answer: (b)
Question. An 18 year old woman says that she can’t walk around as she is too big for that room. What is the most likely hallucination?
A. Extracampine visual hallucinations
B. Lilliputian visual hallucinations
C. Alice in wonderland syndrome
D. Hypnagogic hallucinations
Answer: (b)
Question. A patient on insulin is booked in for a hernia operation. What is the most appropriate management of insulin?
A. Give insulin and saline pre op
B. Stop insulin for the duration of the operation
C. Give intravenous insulin + dextrose + saline pre op
D. Give insulin as usual pre op
E. None
Answer: (c)
Question. A man brings his wife to see the doctor. He says she has been talking about their private life openly and is throwing tantrums. Her mood changes quickly and she becomes aggressive. Physical examination is normal. There is no history of trauma and she is not on any medications. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Huntington’s dementia
B. Lewy body dementia
C. Alzheimer’s dementia
D. Vascular dementia
E. Benign old age related dementia
Answer: (c)
Question. Patient with cardiac problems who takes 8 units of alcohol in a week and 20 cigarettes in a day. What is the advice that can be given to the patient?
A. Alcohol group
B. Smoking ceasation group
C. Aspirin
Answer: (b)
Question. A 70 year old man presents with back pain, anaemia and raised calcium. What is the finding on the marrow aspirate?
A. Increased T cell
B. Reduced plasma B cells
C. Increased Plasma B cells
D. Increase in neutrophils
Answer: (c)
Question. A child presents with a history of two weeks of poor feeding, lethargy, facial swelling, oliguria and proteinuria. What is the appropriate treatment for this child?
A. Prednisolone
B. Cyclosporin
C. Cyclophosphamide
D. Diuretics
E. No treatment needed
Answer: (a)
Question. A 29 year old lady came to A & E with complaints of palpitations that have been there for the past four days and also feeling warmer than usual. Upon examination her heart rate was 154 bpm and rhythm was irregular. What is the treatment for her condition?
A. Amiodarone
B. Beta blocker
C. Adenosine
D. Verapamil
E. Flecainide
Answer: (b)
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.