PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-86
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question. Among the risk factors given, which one will most likely enhance a woman’s chances of getting ovarian cancer?
A. Family history
B. Previous history of breast cancer
C. Environmental factor
D. Young age
E. Nulliparity
Answer: (a)
Question. A 32 year old man presents with lateral deviation of his right eye. Which nerve is affected?
A. Left trochlear
B. Left oculomotor
C. Right trochlear
D. Right abducens
E. Right oculomotor
Answer: (e)
Question. A young woman has lost 6 kg in 2 weeks. The weight loss was deliberate as she exercises 5 hours daily at the gym and is very concerned about her body. She admits to using laxatives and inducing vomiting. Her BMI is 22. She also admits staying up until 3am cleaning her apartment, spending lots of money on shopping and eating in very expensive restaurants. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Eating disorder not otherwise classified
D. Depression
E. Seasonal affective disorder
Answer: (b)
Question. A 25 year old male had an injury to the knee while playing football. X-ray reveals the condylar fracture of tibia. What is the SINGLE most probable deformity?
A. Dinner fork deformity
B. Gibbus
C. Cubitus valgus
D. Garden spade deformity
E. Genu valgum
Answer: (e)
Question. A 3 year old girl was playing with her brother when she fell off her bicycle. She was about to cry but fell unconscious without making any sound. She regained consciousness within 10 seconds and was normal. The mother says similar episodes have happened in the past and she was afraid her daughter was going to die. What is the appropriate investigation?
A. 24 hour EEG
B. CT scan
C. No investigation needed
D. MRI
E. Neuropsychological examination
Answer: (c)
Question. A 55 year old male presents to the accident an emergency after an RTA with breathlessness, engorged neck veins and a dull percussion note on the right side of his chest. On examination his pulse is 140 bpm and BP is 80/50mmHg, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Haemothorax
B. Haemopneumothorax
C. Tension pneumothorax
D. Simple pneumothorax
Answer: (b)
Question. A 17 year old male complains of fever and generally feeling unwell. On examination widespread lesions on the trunk were noticed. Lesions did not look the same everywhere, they were in various stages, some of them were scabbed. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Herpes zoster
B. Varicella zoster
C. Impetigo
D. Psoriasis
E. None of the above
Answer: (b)
Question. Man presented with acute myocardial infarction and was managed at the coronary care unit. On the way to the wards his left toe was hot, red and swollen. What medication caused this?
A. Aspirin
B. Dalteparin
C. Diamorphine
D. Furosemide
E. Ramipril
Answer: (d)
Question. A 10 year old male child was brought up by his mother complaining that her child watches TV at very high volume, doesn’t like to play out and instead has become more sincere with reading. She also says that her son does not respond to her. What do you expect to see on otoscopy?
A. Flamingo pink Tympanic Membrane
B. Attic perforation
C. Bluish grey Tympanic membrane with air fluid levels
D. Inflamed tympanic membrane with cart wheel appearance of vessels
E. Red and inflamed tympanic membrane
Answer: (c)
Question. A 7 year old boy is brought in by his mother. She is concerned that he does not have any friends at school and is not doing well in his studies. He only likes to collect toy cars of which he has 2000. He does not understand emotions and has poor interaction with his siblings. He gets angry and throws tantrums if his daily routine is changed. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Schizophrenia
B. Depression
C. Autism spectrum disorder
D. Tourette’s syndrome
E. Alice in Wonderland syndrome
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.