PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-96
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Question. A 17 year old man has a history of easy bruising. On examination he is obese. Investigation reveals potassium 2.3. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Conn Syndrome
B. Addison's disease
C. Cushing Syndrome
D. Pheochromocytoma
Answer: (c)
Question. A 35 year old man with BP 140/80mmHg is having microalbuminuria. He has never been diagnosed with hypertension. Diabetes has been ruled out. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. Renal biopsy
B. Renal scan
C. Refer to renal unit
D. Start ACE inhibitor
E. IVU
Answer: (d)
Question. A 6 months old infant has a breast milk jaundice. He is otherwise feeding well and is not dehydrated. What would his liver function tests look like?
A. Total bilirubin: 40 , conjugated bilirubin < 5%
B. Total bilirubin: 300 , conjugated bilirubin 85%
C. Total bilirubin: 500 , conjugated bilirubin >85%
D. Total bilirubin: 400, conjugated bilirubin <85%
E. Total bilirubin: 500, conjugated bilirubin <70%
Answer: (a)
Question. An old man presented with fever and weakness. On examination he was found to have rashes as shown in the given picture. Choose the right option from the following options.
A. Plantar Petechiae
B. Lipoderma Sarcoma
C. Telangiectasia
D. Cellulitis
Answer: (a)
Question. A 30 year old man with complaints of left sided abdominal pain was diagnosed with gastric ulcer. On USG incidental finding of gall bladder stone was noted. What is the most appropriate management?
A. Lap Cholecystectomy
B. Statins
C. No treatment
D. Lithotripsy
Answer: (c)
Question. A patient comes with complaints of fullness in his flanks and he says his father had a similar problem but died after bleeding in his brain.
What is the most appropriate next step?
A. X ray KUB
B. STI screening
C. U/S
D. MRI scan of the brain
E. No treatment needed
Answer: (c)
Question. An 80 year old man with prostatic cancer has confusion, thirst, abdominal pain and an abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG). What is the most appropriate investigation?
A. CT scan
B. Radionuclide bone scan
C. Skeletal Survey
D. Serum alkaline phosphatase iso-enzyme concentration
E. Serum calcium concentration
Answer: (e)
Question. A 19 year old boy came with skin rash and decreased urine output. On investigations, he was found to have raised urea and creatinine, and hematuria. There was a history of bloody diarrhoea and fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Thrombotic ThrombocytopoenicPurpura
B. Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
C. Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
D. IgA Nephropathy
E. Minimal Change disease
Answer: (b)
Question. A young patient developed sudden onset paralysis of his limbs, on examination his limbs are floppy. He was diagnosed with flaccid paralysis. What is the mechanism of action of acute flaccid paralysis?
A. Blockage of neuromuscular junction
B. Destruction of the muscles
C. Nerve block
Answer: (a)
Question. A young girl fell from a horse. She did not sustain any major injuries and all investigations and examinations were normal. After two days, she suddenly developed paralysis of her lower limbs. What is the most appropriate cause from the following option?
A. Fracture of lower spine
B. Conversion disorder
C. Somatisation
D. Hypochondriasis
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.
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.