PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-127
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Question: A 34 year old with sudden severe headache and loss of consciousness with no neurological deficit, no neck stiffness. What's the most likely diagnosis?
A. Subarachnoid haemorrhage
B. Migraine
C. Stroke
D. TIA
Answer: (a)
Question: Young woman with petechial bleeding and blanching rash with necrotic areas. Complete blood count revealed normal HB, WBC and platelet of . What is the diagnosis?
A. Aplastic anaemia
B. Acute leukaemia
C. Immune thrombocytopenia
D. Systemic Vasculitis
E. Guttate psoariasis
Answer: (d)
Question: A known asthmatic patient, now presents with symptoms of COPD. X-ray finding of hyper inflated lungs. What investigation can be used to differentiate COPD from asthma?
A. fev1,
B. peak flow rate
C. FVC1
D. FEV1/FVC1
E. TLCO
Answer: (b)
Question: Child with rashes on the side of the mouth, it has vesicles, What's d diagnosis
A. Bullous impetigo
B. Varicella zoster
C. Measles
D. Hand, foot and mouth disease
E. Herpes simplex
Answer: (e)
Question: Child with proteinuria, swollen legs, what is definitive treatment. There was significant proteinuria 3+. What is the appropriate management?
A. Prednisolone
B. Methotrexate
C. Cyclosporin
D. Ibuprofen
Answer: (a)
Question: A patient thinks she should be punished because she is responsible for a natural disaster. She no longer takes care of herself, has a low mood and is not interested in other activities. What is the likely diagnosis?
A. Schizophrenia
B. Depressive disorder
C. Dementia
D. Bipolar disorder
Answer: (a)
Question: A 45 year old with ophthalmoplegia, inability to walk well and disoriented speech. What should you administer
A. Thiamine
B. Hydroxycobalamine
C. 5% dextrose
Answer: (a)
Question: A known COPD patient that is moribund on LTOT but still finds it difficult to clear secretions. What would you give?
A. Hysoscine bromide
B. Nebulized normal saline
C. Salbutamol
D. Morphine
Answer: (a)
Question: A man had surgery for glioblastoma. Has been stooling and vomiting several times. Now falls several times especially when he tries to stand. What is the cause?
A. Dehydration
B. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
C. Addison’s disease
Answer: (b)
Question: A 26 year old woman with multiple fibroids and a 5 day regular menstrual cycle is seeking contraception. What would you give?
A. COCP
B. I UD
C. I US
D. POP
E. Endometrial ablation
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.