PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-155
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Question: A baby born at 34 weeks with a heart murmur is kept in the incubator for almost 4 weeks. There is no murmur at discharge. What is the likely cause of this murmur?
a. PDA
b. TOF
c. Aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva
d. Aorto-pulmonary septal defect
e. AVM
Answer: (a)
Question: A 6 years old girl who has previously been well presented with a hx of tonic-clonic seizures lasting 4mins. Her mother brought her to the hospital and she appeared well. She is afebrile and didn’t lose consciousness during the episode of seizure. She has no neurologic deficit. What is the most appropriate investigation for her?
a. ABG
b. Serum electrolytes
c. ECG
d. Blood glucose
Answer: (b)
Question: A 60 years old woman was found by her son. She was confused and had urinary incontinence. She has recovered fully after 6h with no neurological complaints. What is the most likely dx?
a. Stroke
b. Vestibular insufficiency
c. TIA
d. Intracranial hemorrhage
Answer: (c)
Question: A 34 years old woman presents 3 weeks after childbirth. She has had a very low mood and has been suffering from lack of sleep. She also has thought of harming her little baby. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
a. ECT
b. CBT
c. IV haloperidol
d. Paroxetine
e. Amitriptyline
Answer: (a)
Question: A 65 years old woman presents with a headache. She also complains of dizziness and tinnitus. He has recently realized she has visual problems. There is hx of burning sensation in fingers and toes.
On examination: splenomegaly, itchy after hot bath.
Labs: RBC=87, Hgb=31.9, Plt=796.
What is the dx?
a. CML
b. CLL
c. Polycythemia vera
d. Myelofibrosis
e. NHL
Answer: (c)
Question: A 29 years old male brought to ED in conscious state. There is no significant past hx. Which of the following should be done as the initial investigation?
a. CT
b. Blood glucose
c. ABG
d. MRI
e. CBC
Answer: (b)
Question: A 45 years old woman comes with a red, swollen and exudating ulcer on the nipple and areola of right breast with a palpable lump under the ulcer. What do you think is causing this skin condition?
a. Inflammatory cells releasing cytokines
b. Infiltration of the lymphatics by the carcinomatous cells
c. Infiltration of the malignant skin cells to the breast tissue
Answer: (b)
Question: A 20 years old young lady comes to the GP for advice regarding cervical ca. She is worried as her mother passed away because of this. She would like to know what is the best method of contraception in her case?
a. POP
b. Barrier method
c. IUCD
d. COCP
e. IUS
Answer: (a)
Question: A 66 years old man, an hour after hemicolectomy has an urine output of 40ml. However, an hour after that, no urine seemed to be draining from the catheter. What is the most appropriate next step?
a. IV fluids
b. Blood transfusion
c. Dialysis
d. IV furosemide
e. Check catheter
Answer: (e)
Question: A 24 years old patient presented with anaphylactic shock. What would be the dose of adrenaline?
a. 0.5ml of 1:1000
b. 0.5ml of 1:10000
c. 1 ml of 1:500
d. 5 ml of 1:1000
e. 0.05ml of 1:100
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.