PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-145
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Question: A 78 years old male, DM and HTN, had a fall and since then is unable to walk. He presents with deformity and tenderness over the right hip area. XR=fx of femur neck. What is the single most associated nerve injury?
a. Sciatic nerve
b. Gluteal nerve
c. Lateral peroneal nerve
d. Tibial nerve
e. Femoral nerve
Answer: (a)
Question: A 20 years old man has a head on collision in a car. On presentation he is breathless, has chest pain and fx of 5-7th rib. CXR confirms this. What is the most appropriate initial action in this pt?
a. Antibiotics
b. Analgesia
c. O2 by mask
d. Physiotherapy
e. Refer to surgeon
Answer: (c)
Question: A 28 years old man with complaints of headache and nose bleeds also has pain in the lower limbs on exertion. Examination: radio-femoral delay, cold legs with weak pulse and mild systolic murmur with normal S1S2. What is the most probable dx?
a. TOF
b. ASD
c. VSD
d. PDA
e. CoA
Answer: (e)
Question: A 23 years old male has a tonic clonic seizure whilst at college. His GCS is 12, BP=120/77mmHg, HR=99 bpm. What is the most appropriate investigation for his condition?
a. CT
b. MRI
c. Serum blood glucose
d. Serum drug levels
Answer: (a) & (c)
Question: A 20 years old man complains of recent onset of itching which followed a viral infection. There are numerous wheals of all sizes on his skin particularly after he has scratched it. These can last up to an hour. What is the most probable dx?
a. Uremia
b. Urticaria
c. Psychogenic itching
d. Atopic eczema
e. Primary biliary cirrhosis
Answer: (b)
Question: A 75 years old lady who had mitral valve replacement 13 years ago has developed recurrent breathlessness. Her husband noticed a prominent pulsation in her neck. She complains of abdominal pain and ankle swelling. What is the most probable dx?
a. Aortic regurgitation
b. Mitral regurgitation
c. Mitral stenosis
d. Tricuspid regurgitation
e. Pulmonary stenosis
Answer: (d)
Question: A 45 years old Type 1 DM had an annual check up. Ophthalmoscopy showed dot and blot hemorrhage + hard exudate and multiple cotton wool spots. What is the next step in management?
a. Reassurance and annual screening only
b. Urgent referral to ophthalmologist
c. Laser therapy
d. Non-urgent referral to ophthalmologist
e. Nothing can be done
Answer: (d)
Question: A 2m baby who has ambiguous genitalia presents to the ED with vomiting. Labs: Na+=125 mmol/L, K+=6 mmol/L.
What is the most likely dx?
a. Fragile X syndrome
b. Turners syndrome
c. Noonan syndrome
d. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Answer: (d)
Question: A 40 years old man collapsed at home and died. The GPs report says he suffered from T2DM and BMI=35. What is the most likely cause of death?
a. MI
b. DM
c. HF
d. PE
e. Renal failure
Answer: (a)
Question: A 38 years old patient presented with tingling, numbness, paraesthesia, resp stridor and involuntary spasm of the upper extremities. She has undergone surgery for thyroid carcinoma a week ago. What is the most likely dx?
a. Thyroid storm
b. Hyperparathyroidism
c. Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury
d. External laryngeal nerve injury
e. Hypocalcemia
Answer: (e)
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.