Question. A 30 year old lady was found to have inflammatory changes on routine cervical smear. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Do colposcopy
B. Repeat smear in 6 months
C. Reassure
D. Repeat cervical smear immediately
E. Take biopsy
Answer: (b)
Question. A patient post surgery has severe pain and vomiting. What is the most appropriate painkiller to be given in this case?
A. Paracetamol
B. Oral Morphine
C. I.V Morphine
D. Transdermal patch
Answer: (c)
Question. Patient presenting with oedema 5 days after thrombolysis. He was diagnosed with heart failure. Which is the best investigation of choice?
A. ECG
B. ECHO
C. CT chest
D. Cardiac enzymes
E. Renal function test
Answer: (e)
Question. A woman has electric pains in her face that start with jaw and radiate towards her forehead. Her corneal reflexes are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Atypical face pain
B. Trigeminal neuralgia
C. Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
D. Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
E. Herpes Zoster
Answer: (c)
Question. A mother comes to you with her 12 year old child who has prominent protruding ears requesting for a referral to a private plastic surgeon for pinnaplasty. What will you do?
A. Refer to NHS plastic surgeon
B. Refer to private plastic surgeon
C. Contact social services
D. Child can't be referred without his consent
Answer: (d)
Question. A 45 year old man presents with bitemporal hemianopia and spade like hands. What is the definitive test to confirm diagnosis?
A. OGTT with growth hormone measurement
B. Insulin tolerance test
C. Early morning growth hormone
D. Short ACTH test
Answer: (a)
Question. Baby with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, found unconscious in the ward. What would be the finding in the baby?
A. Genital hyperpigmentation.
B. Hypotension.
C. Hypernatremic dehydration.
D. Hyperkalemia
Answer: (b)
Question. A six year old child with a history of recurrent jaundice. Between the episodes he is totally fine. Mother gives a history of jaundice being brought about by on-going infections. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Hereditary Spherocytosis
B. G6PD Deficiency
C. Thalassemia
D. Sickle Cell Disease
Answer: (b)
Question. A 29 year old lady, who is a Bank Manager, is referred by the GP to the medical Out-Patient Clinic due to a long history of tiredness and pain in the joints. An autoimmune screen result showed smooth muscle antibodies positive. What is the most appropriate next investigation?
A. ECG
B. Thyroid FunctionTest
C. Liver FunctionTest
D. Serum glucose
E. Jejunal biopsy
Answer: (c)
Question. A 56 year old woman with a history of breast cancer 10 years ago when radical mastectomy and axillary lymph node removal were done for her now complains of swollen upper limb 3 weeks after an insect bite. The bite site is better but gross oedema is still present. What is the most likely cause?
A. Lymphoedema
B. Breast Ca
C. Allergy
D. Filariasis
E. Infection
Answer: (a)
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.