PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-114
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question. A woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with her 2nd child. Her first child is male and has been diagnosed with hemophilia A. ultrasound confirmed that she is pregnant with a male child. What is the likelihood that the unborn child would be born with the condition?
A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 1:4
D. 2:3
E. 0
Answer: (b)
Question. A man on antidepressant for depression, he later developed pressure of speech, decreased need for sleep and said he was related to the queen. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. Olanzapine
B. Sodium valproate
C. Lithium
D. Stop antidepressant
E. Switch to another antidepressant
Answer: (d)
Question. A 51 year old woman who has hot flashes and mood swings. Her menstrual period has been irregular for 18 months. LMP was 3 months ago. What is the best management?
A. Cyclical combined oestrogen and progesterone
B. Continuous combined oestrogen and progesterone
C. Progesterone only
D. Oestrogen cream
E. oral oestrogen
Answer: (a)
Question. A pregnant woman had an ultrasound done that revealed polyhydramnios and an absent stomach bubble. What is the likely diagnosis?
A. Gastroschisis
B. Exomphalos
C. Duodenal atresia
D. Jejunal atresia
E. Oesophageal atresia
Answer: (e)
Question. Px who commenced risperidone 1 week ago. Has now developed neck stiffness and cannot move his neck in the horizontal direction. What is responsible for this?
A. Dystonia
B. Akathisia
C. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
D. Parkinsonism
E. Tardive dyskinesia
Answer: (c)
Question. A 22- year old man presented with conductive hearing loss and bruises over the mastoid process following an RTA. Otoscopy revealed a dark ear drum. What is the most likely bone that has been fractured?
A. Temporal
B. Sphenoid
C. Occipital
D. Maxilla
E. Parietal
Answer: (a)
Question. A 45 year old man on lithium. Fell and sustained rib fractures. What is the most appropriate analgesic to prescribe?
A. Codeine
B. Ibuprofen
C. Aspirin
D. Naproxen
E. Diclofenac
Answer: (a)
Question. A 24 year old man with a three hours history of sudden onset testicular pain and tenderness over the scrotum. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. Surgical Exploration
B. Urine culture
C. IV antibiotics
D. Analgesia
E. Watchful waiting
Answer: (a)
Question. A four week old boy has had episodes of vomiting since birth. The vomiting occurs soon after feeding. He is otherwise well and is gaining weight appropriately.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Cow's milk protein allergy
B. Gastro- oesophageal reflux
C. Lactose intolerance
D. Pyloric stenosis
E. Urinary tract infection
Answer: (d)
Question. An elderly woman presents with a generalised rash, temperature- 39.2, BP- 80/40.
What is the best IV antibiotic to administer?
A. Ceftriaxone
B. Meropenem
C. Amoxicillin
D. Doxycycline
E. Vancomycin
Answer: (c)
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.