Question: A 64yr old man present with frequency, urgency, no dysuria. Urinalysis showed +++ blood. What is the most important investigation to make a diagnosis
A. CT
B. Cystoscopy
C. USS
D. Cytology
E. X- ray
Answer: (d)
Question: A 2 day old child whose mother is using a hearing aid. Mother is worried about the possibility of the child having a hearing impairment. What test should be done?
A. distraction test
B. Tuning fork test
C. Audiological brainstem response
D. Conditioned response audiometry
E. No test
Answer: (c)
Question: A woman on fluoxetine was recently changed to citalopram. She developed painful eyes with mid dilated pupils and systemic symptoms. Next most appropriate action
A. Dilate pupils
B. Antibiotics
C. Urgent referral to psychiatry
D. Urgent referral to ophthalmologist
E. Antihistamine
Answer: (d)
Question: A woman who is 2 days post-delivery and still breastfeeding. Blood pressure had persistently remained 155/95 mmhg. Has mild asthma. What is the most appropriate drug to give?
A. Indapamide
B. Nifedipine
C. Methyldopa
D. Labetalol
E. Magnesium sulphate
Answer: (c)
Question: A patient with symptoms of meningitis. Lumbar puncture done revealed
Decreased glucose
Increased protein
Gram +ve diplococci
Which organism is responsible?
A. Haemophilus influenza
B. Neisseria meningitidis
C. Streptococcus pneumonia
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
E. Staphylococcus aureus
Answer: (c)
Question: 11 year old boy presented with 6 hours history of sudden onset right scrotal pain. He also has pain during micturition. Temperature is 38.5c. What is the diagnosis?
A. Epididymo-orchitis
B. Urinary tract infection
C. Torsion of epididymal cyst
D. Testicular torsion
Answer: (a)
Question: A man consumed alcohol, paracetamol and escitalopram then jump off a building and fractured his leg and rib
Lab:
pH was decreased
pco2 was increased
po2 decreased
hco3 normal
What' s the cause of this laboratory finding?
A. Paracetamol
B. Alcohol
C. Pulmonary contusion
D. Escitalopram
Answer: (c)
Question: 32 weeks pregnant woman with constant abdominal pain. On examination, the uterus was hard and tender. What is the likely diagnosis?
A. Abruptio placenta
B. Chorioamnionitis
C. Placenta previa
D. Endometritis
Answer: (a)
Question: A sickle cell disease patient on frequent transfusions. Last transfusion was 3 weeks ago. Now presents with chest pain, breathlessness. You have given fluids. What is the next appropriate management?
A. Hydrocortisone
B. Salbutamol
C. Morphine
D. O negative blood transfusion
E. Hydroxycarbamide
Answer: (d)
Question: A child fell on an outstretched arm and presented with tenderness on the wrist. What is the possible X-ray finding?
A. Lucent line in the scaphoid
B. Widening of the space between distal radius and ulnar
C. Widening of the space between metaphysis and epiphysis of radius
D. Buckle fracture of distal radius
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.
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.