Question: A 72 years old man fell while shopping and hurt his knee. His vitals are fine. He speaks in a low voice and is very slow to give answers. What is the most probable dx?
a. Alzheimers
b. Vascular dementia
c. TIA
d. Pseudodementia
e. Picks dementia
Answer: (a)
Question: A 47 year old man met with a RTA. He has multiple injuries. Pelvic fx is confirmed. He has not passed urine in the last 4 hrs. What is the next appropriate management for this patient?
a. Urethral catheter
b. Suprapubic catheter
c. IV fluids
d. IV furosemide
e. Insulin
Answer: (b)
Question: A 49 years old patient presents with right hypochondriac pain. Investigation showed a big gallstone. What is the most appropriate management?
a. Lap Cholecystectomy
b. Reassure
c. Low fat diet
d. Ursodeoxycholic acid
e. Emergency laparotomy
Answer: (a)
Question: In a man who is neglected and alcohol dependent, which high suicidal risk, which factor can increase this risk further?
a. Alcohol dependence
b. SSRI
c. Smoking
d. Agoraphobia
e. Court involvement
Answer: (a)
Question: A 71 years old man presents with coarse tremor. He is on some meds. Which one can be the reason for the tremor?
a. Lithium
b. Diazepam
c. Fluoxetine
d. Imipramine
e. Haloperidol
Answer: (a)
Question: A young woman complains of diarrhea, abdominal cramps and mouth ulcers. AXR shows distended transverse colon with goblet cell depletion on rectal biopsy. What is the most probable dx?
a. CD
b. UC
c. Bowel Ca
d. Bowel obstruction
e. IBS
Answer: (b)
Question: After eating a cookie at a garden party, a child began to cough and went blue. The mother also noticed that there were swollen patches on the skin. What is the dx?
a. Allergic reaction
b. Aspiration of food
c. Cyanotic heart disease
d. Trachea-esophageal fistula
e. Achalasia cardia
Answer: (a)
Question: A 70 years old man presents with balance difficulties, vomiting and nausea. Which of the following is the best investigation?
a. MRI cerebellum
b. CT cerebellum
c. Skull XR
d. LP
e. Blood culture
Answer: (a)
Question: A 2 years old patient presents with colicky pain which radiates from loin to groin. He complains of similar episodes in the past. Investigation has been done and a 7mm stone was found in the ureter. What is the most appropriate management?
a. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
b. Open surgery
c. Ureteroscopy or laser
d. Conservative tx
e. ESWL
Answer: (e)
Question: A footballer has been struck in the groin by a kick and a present with severe pain and mild swelling in the scrotum. What is the most appropriate next step?
a. USG
b. Doppler
c. Exploratory surgery
d. IV fluids
e. Antibiotics
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.