A 7 years old is brought by his mother who says that he was well at birth but has been suffering from repeated chest and GI infections since then. She also says that he is not growing well for this age. What is the likely condition of this child?
a. CF
b. SCID
c. Primary T cell immunodeficiency
d. Primary B cell immunodeficiency
e. Malabsorption
Answer: (a)
Question: A 3 years old child has a high temp for 4 days and he has not seen a doctor. Then mother notices rashes on buccal mucosa and some around the mouth. What is the most appropriate dx?
a. Measles
b. Roseola infection
c. Rubella
d. Chicken pox
e. Impetigo
Answer: (b)
Question: A 70 year old lady presents with fever for 3 days and confusion. There is no significant PMH. What is the most probable dx?
a. Delirium
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Alzheimers
d. DKA
Answer: (a)
Question: An obese mother suffers from OSAS. Which of the following investigations is best for her?
a. ABG
b. Overnight pulse-oximetry
c. Polysomnography
d. EEG
Answer: (b)
Question: A 28 years old business man came to the sexual clinic. He was worried that he has HIV infection. 3 HIV tests were done and all the results are negative. After a few months, he comes back again and claims that he has HIV. What is the dx?
a. Somatization
b. Hypochondriac
c. Mancheusens
d. OCD
e. Schizophrenia
Answer: (b)
Question: A 6 week child presents with progressive cyanosis, poor feeding, tachypnea over the first 2 weeks of life and holosystolic murmur. What is the most appropriate condition?
a. ASD
b. VSD
c. Tricuspid atresia
d. PDA
e. TOF
Answer: (e)
Question: A 29 years old woman who was dx to have migraine presents with severe onset of occipital headache. She lost consciousness. CT=normal. Neurological exam=normal. What is the most appropriate management?
a. Repeat CT
b. MRI
c. LP
d. XR
e. No investigation required
Answer: (e)
Question: A 19 year old man has been happier and more positive than usual, with more energy than he has ever felt before for no particular reason. He has been getting more work done at the office today and has been socializing with his friends as usual. What is the most likely dx?
a. Atypical depression
b. Marked depression
c. Bipolar syndrome
d. Psychosis
e. Hypomania
Answer: (e)
Question: A 35 years old female attempts suicide 10x. There is no hx of psychiatric problems and all neurological exams are normal. What is the best tx?
a. Problem focused tx
b. CBT
c. Antipsychotic
d. Antidepressant
e. ECT
Answer: (a)
Question: A 57 years old man presents with weight loss, tiredness, fever and abdominal discomfort. Exam: spleen palpable up to the umbilicus.
Labs: WBC=127, Hgb=8.7, Plt=138.
What is the most likely dx?
a. CML
b. AML
c. CLL
d. AML
e. Polycythemia
Answer: (a)
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.