PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-130
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Question: An 80 year old man presented with pain in his lower back and hip. He also complains of waking up in the night to go to the washroom and has urgency as well as dribbling. What is the most likely dx?
a. BPH
b. Prostatitis
c. UTI
d. Prostate carcinoma
e. Bladder carcinoma
Answer: (d)
Question: An 18 year old female has peri-orbital blisters. Some of them are crusted, others secreting pinkish fluid. What is the most likely dx?
a. Shingles
b. Chicken pox
c. Varicella
d. Rubella
e. Measles
Answer: (a)
Question: A 29 year old lady who is a bank manager is referred by the GP to the medical OPC due to a long hx of tiredness and pain in the joints. An autoimmune screen result showed smooth muscle antibodies positive. What is the most appropriate next inv?
a. ECG
b. TFT
c. LFT
d. Serum glucose
e. Jejunal biopsy
Answer: (c)
Question: A 5 year old with recurrent chest pain, finger clubbing with offensive stool. Choose the single most likely investigation?
a. Endomysial/Alpha gliadin antibody
b. Sweat test
c. Barium meal
d. ECG
e. Glucose tolerance test
Answer: (b)
Question: A clinical picture of breast cancer originated from the mammary duct. Biopsy was done and neoplastic cells were found. Choose the histological picture of the cancer.
a. Neoplastic cells are arranged in small clusters occupying a space between collagen bundles (Seirrhous carcinoma)
b. Spindle cell neoplasms with margins, which infiltrate adjacent structure, fat invaded
(Breast sarcoma)
c. Small cells with round nucleus and scant indistinct cytoplasm (Lobular carcinoma)
Answer: (c)
Question: A 22yo man has a reduced conscious level and a fixed dilated pupil after being involved in a MVC. Choose the single most appropriate option?
a. Facial nerve
b. Oculomotor nerve
c. Olfactory nerve
d. Optic nerve
e. Trigeminal nerve
Answer: (b)
Question: A man with suspected active TB wants to be treated at home. What should be done to prevent the spread of disease?
a. Immediate start of the tx with Anti-TB drugs
b. All family members should be immediately vaccinated with BCG vaccine
c. Patient should be isolated in a negative pressure chamber in his house
d. Universal prevention application protocol
Answer: (d)
Question: A 7yo child is brought to the ED with a 1 day hx of being listless. On examination, the child is drowsy with an extensive non-blanching rash. What advice would you give the parents?
a. All family members need antibiotic therapy
b. Only the mother should be given rifampicin prophylaxis
c. All family members need isolation
d. All family members should be given rifampicin prophylaxis
Answer: (d)
Question: A 47 year old man has a temp of 39C and is delirious. He has developed blisters mainly on his trunk, which appeared a few hours ago. He is well and not on any medications. He last travelled 5 months ago to Italy. Which of the following is the most likely dx?
a. Shingles
b. Chicken pox
c. Pemphigoid
d. Bullous pemphigus
Answer: (b)
Question: A 64 year old pt has been having frequent episodes of secretory diarrhea, which is extremely watery, with large amts of mucus. A dx of villous adenoma was made after endoscopy. What electrolyte abnormality is most likely in this pt?
a. Hyperkalemia
b. Hypernatremia
c. Hyponatremia
d. Hypokalemia
e. Hypercalcemia
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.