PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-106
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Question. Woman presented with a blood pressure 220/110mmHg. Not on any medication. Potassium 2.2mmol/l. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Hypopituitarism
B. Cushing's Syndrome
C. Primary Hyperaldosteronism
D. Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Answer: (c)
Question. A 37 year old woman presents with heavy bleeding. Investigations show subserosal fibroid measuring 4 cm and intramural fibroid of 6 cm. What is the most appropriate treatment for her?
A. Uterine artery embolization
B. Abdominal Hysterectomy
C. Hysteroscopic myomectomy
D. Vaginal Hysterectomy
E. Abdominal myomectomy
Answer: (e)
Question. A 65 year old man presents with a history of progressive difficulty in swallowing solid food for 6 months, he has also noticed unintentional weight loss and anorexia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Achalasia cardia
B. Hiatus hernia
C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
D. Carcinoma of the oesophagus
E. Oesophageal spasm
Answer: (d)
Question. A 75 year old alcoholic presents with a mass up to the umbilicus, urinary dribbling, incontinence, and clothes smelling of ammonia. What is the next step in management?
A. Urethral catheter
B. Suprapubic catheter
C. Antibiotics
D. Condom catheter
E. Nephrostomy
Answer: (a)
Question. A girl with a history of allergies visited a friend’s farm. She got stridor, wheeze and erythematous rash. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A. 0.25ml IM adrenaline
B. 0.25ml PO adrenaline
C. 0.25ml IV adrenaline
D. IV chlorpheniramine
Answer: (a)
Question. A 1 week old baby presents with projectile vomiting. On examination there is an olive shaped mass in his abdomen. What investigation would you do for him initially?
A. Ultrasound abdomen
B. Check serum potassium
C. Laparoscopy
D. CT abdomen
Answer: (b)
Question. A child presents with projectile vomiting and is diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. What electrolyte should be checked next?
A. Potassium
B. Calcium
C. Magnesium
D. Iron
Answer: (a)
Question. A patient is suffering from Post streptococcal GN which is the most appropriate management step that will stop the progression of this condition?
A. Ace inhibitors
B. Cyclophosphamide
C. Steroids
D. Dialysis
E. Antibiotics
Answer: (a)
Question. A 19 year old man presents for the first time with a firm and unshakable belief that he is being followed by terrorists who are plotting against him. What is the single best term for this man’s condition?
A. Delusion of Persecution
B. Delusion of Grandeur
C. Delusion of Control
D. Delusion of Reference
E. Delusion of Nihilism
Answer: (a)
Question. A patient who came from India presents with cough, fever and enlarged cervical lymph nodes. On examination there is caseating granulomata found in lymph nodes. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
A. Lymphoma
B. TB adenitis
C. Thyroid Ca
D. Goitre
E. Thyroid cyst
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.
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.