PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-103
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Question. An alcoholic that was treated and is about to be discharged. Which of these would be used to make the diagnosis that the person is dependent on alcohol?
A. Take a drink immediately after waking up.
B. Driving under the influence of Alcohol.
C. 6 months detention due to alcohol abuse.
D. 70 units of alcohol every month
Answer: (a)
Question. A 65 year old woman had an excision of a colonic tumor 3 years ago. Now she is losing weight and feels lethargic. On examination she is pale but has no abdominal findings. What is the most appropriate investigation?
A. CA 125
B. CA 153
C. CA 199
D. CEA
E. AFP
Answer: (d)
Question. A patient was brought to the emergency department following an RTA. He was diagnosed with a femur fracture and an ORIF was planned. During anaesthesia, vital signs began to deteriorate following intubation. What is the most likely cause of this deterioration?
A. Fat embolism
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
D. Cardiac tamponade
E. Tension pneumothorax
Answer: (a)
Question. A 70 year old man presents with back pain, anaemia and raised calcium. What is the finding on the marrow aspirate?
A. Increased T cell
B. Reduced plasma B cells
C. Increased Plasma B cells
D. Increase in neutrophils
Answer: (c)
Question. A 2 year old boy with 38.4°C fever had an episode of tonic clonic seizure at home that lasted for 15 minutes. In A & E the patient is conscious and fit has stopped. When the temperature was checked, it was normal. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Febrile convulsion
B. Infantile spasm
C. Absence seizure
D. Grandmal Epilepsy
E. Focal seizure
Answer: (a)
Question. During the past 3 years, a middle aged man has had 2 episodes of mania and 3 episodes of depression with several hospital admissions.
What is the best management in this case?
A. Flupientixol
B. Chlorpromazine
C. Lithium
D. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
E. Haloperidol
Answer: (c)
Question. A patient,who suffered from an acute myocardial infarction a day ago, suddenly developed rapid pounding and fast breathing. What is the most probable cause of this?
A. Ventricular ectopics
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Ventricular tachycardia
D. Complete heart block
E. Acute pericarditis
Answer: (c)
Question. A 40 year old teetotaller woman is recovering from a hysterectomy 2 days ago. At night she becomes agitated and complains of seeing animals and children walking around the ward. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Delirium tremens
B. Toxic confusional state
C. Hysteria
D. Mania
Answer: (a)
Question. A 68 year old lady complains of falling to the ground without any warning, maintains consciousness, and no confusion. She says this has occurred a number of times before. What is the diagnosis?
A. Stokes Adams attack
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Vasovagal syncope
D. Drop attacks
E. Epilepsy
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.
The PLAB exam is divided into two parts:
PLAB Part 1: This written, multiple-choice exam gauges your knowledge and comprehension of clinical practise and medical principles. It has 180 single-best-answer questions and covers a variety of subjects, such as surgery, psychiatry, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and more. The PLAB Part 1 exam is available in many different nations.
PLAB Part 2: This practical test evaluates your clinical abilities, communication abilities, and ethical standards. There are 18 situations in all, all of them take place in the UK and include interacting with fictitious patients. Your capacity to gather data, generate accurate diagnoses, and create treatment plans is evaluated by the examiners.
You must fulfil specific requirements, such as holding a primary medical certification recognised by the GMC and possessing the appropriate English language proficiency, in order to be qualified to take the PLAB exam. The GMC's website should be checked for the most recent and comprehensive qualifying requirements.
A strong foundation in clinical expertise and medical knowledge is necessary for PLAB exam preparation. Many applicants prepare by combining self-study, books, online sources, and practise tests. Additionally, a number of for-profit businesses provide training programmes and resources created expressly for the PLAB exam.