Question. Patient with CA head of pancreas, what structure is directly affected?
A. Common bile duct
B. Pylorus
C. Kidney
D. Liver
Answer: (a)
Question. A 20 year old woman has had abdominal pain in the left iliac fossa for 6 weeks. Over the past 48 hours, she had had severe abdominal pain and fever of 39.C. Pelvic ultrasound shows a complex cystic 7 cm mass in the left iliac fossa. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Endometriosis
B. Dermoid cyst
C. Ovarian carcinoma
D. Tubo-ovarian abscess
E. Ectopic pregnancy
Answer: (d)
Question. A 56 years old lady presents with hot flushes. She had a hysterectomy 2 years ago. She smokes cigarettes. What will you give her for her symptoms?
A. Oestrogen and progesterone HRT
B. Oestrogen only HRT
C. Raloxifene
D. Bisphosphonates
E. Clonidine
Answer: (e)
Question. A 2 year old girl previously well, presents with a history of vomiting and diarrhoea for 48 hrs. What is the most suitable indication for IV fluid administration?
A. Capillary refilling time > 4 secs
B. HR > 90/min
C. Increased RR
D. Stools > 10 times/ 24hrs
E. Weight of child 10kg
Answer: (a)
Question. A 36 week pregnant woman presents with sudden onset of uterine pain and bleeding, uterus is tender, no previous LSCS. What is the most appropriate cause?
A. Preeclampsia
B. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
C. Placental abruption
D. Placenta-previa
E. Ectopic pregnancy
F. Missed abortion
G. Ectropion
Answer: (c)
Question. A 12 years old boy with a history of fall on an outstretched hand was brought to A&E with swelling and pain around the elbow. His radial nerve was affected. What type of fracture is it?
A. Angulated fracture
B. Epiphyseal fracture
C. Compound fracture
D. Spiral fracture
Answer: (a)
Question. A 65 years old woman has been having tinnitus for more than 6 months. Each episode lasts more than 30 seconds and occurs whenever she rotates in her bed. Choose the most appropriate investigation that will assist you in making a diagnosis.
A. Caloric test
B. Hallpike test
C. Audiometry
D. CT head
Answer: (b)
Question. Patients with myocardial infarction now present with breathlessness, bi-basal crepitations. ECG is normal. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Pulmonary oedema
C. Pneumothorax
D. Haemothorax
E. Mitral regurgitation
Answer: (b)
Question. A known COPD patient presented to the hospital with complaints of persistent cough, copious sputum production and intermittent hemoptysis. On examination, finger clubbing and coarse inspiratory crepitations were observed. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Lung cancer
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Bronchiectasis
D. Pulmonary edema
E. Lung abscess
Answer: (c)
Question. A 32 year old woman gave birth 2 weeks ago to a healthy baby girl. She feels low in mood and feels she cannot care for the baby. She says the world does not have enough food to feed itself so she must not breastfeed her baby. She feels her husband is trying to poison the baby. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Baby blues
B. Postpartum depression
C. Postpartum psychosis
D. Delirium
E. Mania
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.