PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-138
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Question: A 35 years old man who has served in the army presents with lack of interest in enjoyable activities and feeling low. He doesn’t feel like reading the news or watching movies as he believes there is violence everywhere. What is the most appropriate first line therapy?
a. Citalopram
b. Lofepramine
c. CBT
d. Chlordiazepoxide
e. Desensitization
Answer: (c)
Question: A man has reducible bulge below the pubic tubercle, and on occlusion of the deep inguinal ring, cough impulse is present. What is the most likely dx?
a. Direct inguinal
b. Indirect inguinal
c. Femoral
d. Spigelian
e. Lumbar
Answer: (c)
Question: A 48 years old woman is admitted to ED with a productive cough and moderate fever. She often has central chest pain and regurgitation of undigested food most times but doesn’t suffer from acid reflux. These symptoms have been present for the last 3.5 months which affects both food and drink. A CXR shows an air-fluid level behind a normal sized heart. What is the most likely dx?
a. Pharyngeal pouch
b. Hiatus hernia
c. Bulbar palsy
d. Achalasia
e. TB
Answer: (d)
Question: A 64 years old man has been waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. He also had difficulty in initiating micturition and complained of dribbling. A dx of BPH was made after a transrectal US guided biopsy and the pt was prepared for a TURP. What electrolyte abnormality is highly likely due to this surgery?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Hypocalcemia
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Hyponatremia
e. Hypernatremia
Answer: (d)
Question: A 56 years old lady has developed a severe right sided headache which worsens whenever she comes to bright light for the last 4 days. She feels nauseated, but doesn’t vomit. What is the most likely dx?
a. SAH
b. Brain tumor
c. Migraine
d. Cluster headache
e. Subdural headache
Answer: (c)
Question: A 35 years old man presented with hematuria, abdominal swelling and has a BP of 190/140. What is the most diagnostic inv?
a. Cystoscopy
b. USG
c. CT
d. Renal biopsy
e. Urine analysis
Answer: (b)
Question: A young man is brought to the ED after a RTA. His GCS on initial evaluation is 6. What is the most appropriate next step?
a. CT
b. MRI
c. IV fluids
d. Skull XR
e. Secure airway
Answer: (e)
Question: A 65 years old man presented with frank hematuria. He has no other urinary symptoms. What is the most appropriate next step that will lead to the dx?
a. IVU
b. US Abdomen
c. Cystoscopy
d. Mid-stream urine for culture
e. Transrectal US
Answer: (c)
Question: A 30 years old woman had a gradual decrease of visual acuity since the last 3 years. Now she has a disability due to very low vision. What’s the dx?
a. Glaucoma
b. Cataract
c. Macular degeneration
d. Retinitis pigmentosa
e. Keratitis
Answer: (d)
Question: A 27 years old lady has had an uncomplicated pregnancy so far. She came to the hospital 2h ago after her water broke. The midwife is looking at her now. She has regular contractions. P.V exam revealed 2cm dilated cervix. Vital signs are normal. What stage of labour is she in?
a. Second stage
b. First stage
c. Latent stage
d. Third stage
e. Active phase
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.