PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-94
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Question. A pregnant woman with a long-term history of osteoarthritis came to the antenatal clinic with the complaints of restricted joint movement and severe pain in her affected joints. What is the choice of drug?
A. Paracetamol
B. Steroid
C. NSAID
D. Paracetamol + Dihydrocodiene
E. Pethidine
Answer: (a)
Question. A 55 year old man is brought into A&E unconscious. He has a distended abdomen with caput medusae and spider naevi. He has a previous history of bleeding oesophageal varices. His Hb is 10 g/dL, MCV is 100 fL. His skin is pale and clammy. What is the reason for his loss of consciousness?
A. Alcoholic hypoglycaemia
B. Diabetic hypoglycaemia
C. Hepatic encephalopathy
D. Subdural haematoma
Answer: (c)
Question. A woman presents with a butterfly rash on her face. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. SLE
B. Herpes
C. Allergy
D. Reactive arthritis
Answer: (a)
Question. A 28 year old woman comes with a sudden onset of vomiting and pain per abdomen. On examination mobile swelling in the right iliac fossa was found. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Tubo-ovarian abscess
C. Acute appendicitis
D. Ovarian torsion
E. Diverticulitis
Answer: (d)
Question. A 48 year old woman, always socially withdrawn, has stopped going out of the house. She is afraid to socialize because she fears that people will criticize her. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Agoraphobia
B. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
C. Social Anxiety
D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
E. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Answer: (c)
Question. A patient presented with atrophy of the thenar eminence, difficulty in abduction of the thumb and paresthesia on the palmar aspect of the lateral three and half fingers. Which nerve is affected?
A. Radial nerve
B. Ulnar nerve
C. Median nerve
D. Axillary nerve
E. Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Answer: (c)
Question. A 3 week old girl has been brought to the emergency department. She is lethargic, unwell and not feeding well. Her temperature is 38.5°C, HR 90 bpm and RR 20 breaths/min. Her skin, chest, abdomen, ear and throat examinations are normal. What is the single most appropriate management?
A. Admit for full infection screening
B. Admit for full infection screening and start broad spectrum antibiotics
C. Admit for serial examination and observation
D. Discharge with broad spectrum antibiotic
E. Discharge with oral antipyretic
Answer: (b)
Question. An 8 month old child had a congenital heart murmur which disappeared at the age of one. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ventricular Septal Defect
B. Atrial Septal Defect
C. Patent Ductus Arteriosus
D. Innocent Murmur
E. Mitral Regurgitation
Answer: (b)
Question. A 30 year old woman has brief episodes of severe shooting pains in the rectum. Rectal examination and flexible sigmoidoscopy are normal. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Anal Hematoma
B. Anal Fissure
C. Rectal Carcinoma
D. Proctalgia Fugax
E. Piles
Answer: (d)
Question. A 6 year old girl with urinary incontinence about 3 times (during the day) in 6 months. What is the most effective treatment?
A. Desmopressin
B. Alarm Bell
C. Behavioural therapy
D. Restrict fluid
E. Thermal dilution (ficks method)
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.
In order to practise medicine in the United Kingdom, international medical graduates must pass the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) exam. The General Medical Council (GMC), which oversees medical practitioners in the UK, is in charge of administering it.