PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-148
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Question: A 37 years old female had a fall with an outstretched hand, presented with dinner fork deformity and tenderness over the right arm. What is the single most associated nerve injury?
a. Axillary nerve
b. Radial nerve
c. Musculocutaneous nerve
d. Median nerve
e. Ulnar nerve
Answer: (d)
Question: A mother comes with her 15m child. Which of the following will bother you?
a. Shies away from strangers
b. Can walk but not run
c. Vocabulary consists of only 2 meaningless words
d. She can’t make a sentence
e. None
Answer: (c)
Question: A 35 years old lady who has been using IUCD for one year now complains of pelvic pain and heavy painful periods. Select the most likely cause leading to her symptoms?
a. PID
b. Endometriosis
c. Adenomyosis
d. Fibroids
e. Asherman syndrome
Answer: (a)
Question: The dx cells of Hodgkin disease are:
a. T-cells
b. R-S cells
c. B-cells
d. Macrophages
e. Auer rods
Answer: (b)
Question: A 16 years old girl is admitted after taking a paracetamol OD 4 h ago. She has consumed large amounts of alcohol. Her plasma paracetamol conc is just below the conc that would suggest tx. What should be the tx option for her?
a. Refer to psychiatry ward
b. Refer to medical ward
c. N-acetylcysteine
d. Serum plasma paracetamol
e. No further investigation
Answer: (a)
Question: A 64 years old woman has been on HRT for 9yrs. She had regular withdrawal bleeds until 3 years ago and since then has been taking a no bleed prep. Recently she noticed a brown vaginal discharge.
Choose the single most appropriate initial investigation?
a. Cervical smear
b. High vaginal swab
c. TFT
d. Transvaginal US
e. Endometrial sampling
Answer: (d)
Question: A young girl complains of episodic headaches preceded by fortification spectra. Each episode lasts for 2-3 days. During headache pt prefers quiet, dark rooms. What is the tx of choice for acute stage?
a. Paracetamol
b. Aspirin
c. Sumatriptan
d. Gabapentin
e. Cafergot
Answer: (b)
Question: A 60 years old patient recovering from a surgery for toxic goiter is found to be hypotensive, cyanosed in the RR. Examination: tense neck. There is blood oozing from the drain. What is the most likely dx?
a. Thyroid storm
b. Reactionary hemorrhage
c. Secondary hemorrhage
d. Primary hemorrhage
e. Tracheomalacia
Answer: (b)
Question: A 33 years old man is hit by a car. He loses consciousness but is found to be fine by the paramedics. When awaiting doctor's review in the ED he suddenly becomes comatose. What is the most likely dx?
a. SAH
b. Subdural hemorrhage
c. Intracerebral hemorrhage
d. Extradural hemorrhage
Answer: (d)
Question: A 77yo male presents with hx of enuresis and change in behavior. Exam: waddling gait. What is the most likely dx?
a. Subdural hemorrhage
b. Brain tumor
c. Normal pressure hydrocephalus
d. Psychotic depression
Answer: (c)
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.