PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-98
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Question. A 24 year old alcoholic patient was admitted for fracture femur surgery in an emergency. Post operatively he developed delirium tremens for which he received chlordiazepoxide. He has now settled. Which other drug would you add to his regime?
A. Thiamine
B. Cyanocobalamin
C. Niacin
D. Pyridoxine
Answer: (a)
Question. A young male met with a RTA and is suspected to have a femur fracture. His BP is 90/60mmHg. What is the next best immediate action?
A. X ray
B. IV fluids
C. Put leg splint
D. Send bloods for investigation
E. US
Answer: (b)
Question. A 32 years old woman has undergone a biopsy for a breast lump. The report says “a well circumscribed lump with clear margins and separated from the surrounding fatty tissue”. What is the most appropriate interpretation of this report?
A. Fibroadenosis
B. Carcinoma of the Breast
C. Mammary abscess
D. Fibroadenoma
E. Fat Necrosis
Answer: (d)
Question. A woman had widespread metastasis from a carcinoma. She presented with severe back pain. Where do you expect the cancer to be?
A. Lungs
B. Cervix
C. Ovary
D. Uterus
E. Breast
Answer: (e)
Question. A 17 year old girl took 14 tablets of PCM. After 4 hrs the PCM levels are above the treatment level curve. What will you do for her management?
A. Observe and give basic care
B. Naloxone
C. Refer to Psychiatrist
D. N. Acetylcysteine
Answer: (d)
Question. An 8 year old girl fell down and fainted at a school assembly. She went pale and light headed. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Decreased blood sugar
B. Vasovagal syncope
C. Anxiety
D. Arrhythmia
E. Heat stroke
Answer: (b)
Question. A 45 years old woman diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. There was leaking faeces per vagina. A diagnosis of fistula was made. From which part of the intestine is the faeces leaking from?
A. Caecum
B. Descending colon
C. Sigmoid colon
D. Jejunum
E. Duodenum
Answer: (c)
Question. A 15 year old male has bilateral ankle oedema. His blood pressure is 110/70mmHg and urinalysis shows protein ++++. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
B. IgA nephropathy
C. Membranous glomerulonephritis
D. Minimal change glomerulonephritis
E. Nephrotic syndrome
Answer: (d)
Question. A man on a road trip with son was hit while on the passenger’s side of the car by another vehicle. He now presents with left sided abdominal pain and a blue patch on the left side. What structure was most likely damaged?
A. Aorta
B. Liver
C. Stomach
D. Kidney
E. Spleen
Answer: (e)
Question. A 40 year old man who had a sore throat for 2 months now presents with mild pedal edema. BP is 190/100mmHg and has haematuria and proteinuria. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. IgA Nephropathy
B. Buerger’s disease
C. Membranous nephropathy
D. Post streptococcal nephropathy
Answer: (d)
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.