PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-90
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question. An 80 year old lady was found on the floor by her daughter, brought to the A&E. She was unconscious, unable to walk unaided, horizontal nystagmus was noticed. She was being treated for depression, osteoporosis and epilepsy. The daughter doesn't know which medications her mother is on. What is the most probable cause of her symptoms?
A. Alcohol
B. Aspirin
C. Digoxin
D. Phenytoin
Answer: (d)
Question. A 34 year old housemaid has had headaches in the back of her head for several days. She also complains of pain on flexing her neck. What is the most likely cause?
A. Subdural haemorrhage
B. Cervical spondylosis
C. Subarachnoid haemorrhage
D. Meningitis
E. Cluster headaches
Answer: (b)
Question. A Patient with several anal fistulae, abdominal pain, stool with mucus and blood. What is the definitive investigation to make a diagnosis?
A. Pelvic MRI
B. Colonoscopy
C. Stool culture
D. Barium swallow
Answer: (b)
Question. A 14 year old girl suffers from hay fever which bothers her school attendance and performance. What is the best treatment option?
A. Oral steroids
B. Topical steroids
C. Oral Antihistamines
D. Topical antihistamines
E. Adrenaline IM
Answer: (c)
Question. A 55 year old man has been on long term steroids for rheumatoid arthritis. What other drug should he be given?
A. Vit B12
B. Vit D
C. Beta Blocker
D. Alendronate
Answer: (d)
Question. A 49 year old woman presents to the OutPatient Clinic. Her oral glucose test, after 2 hours of glucose intake, versus plasma level in 2 different tests are 6 mmol/L and 10 mmol/L. This situation can be categorized as:
A. Impaired glucose tolerance
B. Impaired fasting glucose
C. Diabetes Mellitus Type I
D. Diabetes Mellitus Type II
E. Metabolic syndrome
Answer: (a)
Question. A patient comes with complaints of reflux and abdominal pain on and off for many months. Endoscopy shows multiple ulcerations in gastric and duodenal mucosa with mucosal changes in the oesophagus. What is the single most likely investigation to be done next?
A. Serum Gastrin
B. USG
C. Urea Breath test
D. Oesophageal pH monitoring
Answer: (a)
Question. A 31 year old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant attends antenatal clinic. Her blood result shows Hb 10.7 and MCV 91. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
A. Folate supplement
B. Ferrous sulphate 200mg/24 Po
C. Iron dextran
D. No treatment required
Answer: (d)
Question. A 45 year old man was trapped under a rock for 4 hours. He then presents with red urine and renal failure. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A. Urgent dialysis
B. Fluid challenge
C. Glucose and insulin
D. Dobutamin
E. Antibiotics
Answer: (b)
Question. A 40 year old man is having bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy on the CXR. She has a rash on each shin and his calcium is found to be high. Which of the following tests is appropriate to perform in this patient?
A. Lymph Node biopsy
B. U&E
C. Angiotensin converting enzyme
D. Serum creatinine
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.