PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-156
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Question: A 44 years old woman complains of heavy bleeding per vagina. Transvaginal US was done and normal. Which of the following would be the most appropriate investigation for her?
a. Hysterectomy
b. Endometrial biopsy
c. CBC
d. High vaginal swab
e. Coagulation profile
Answer: (e)
Question: A 60 years old woman presented to OPD with dysphagia. No hx of weight loss of heartburn. No change in bowel habits. While doing endoscopy there is some difficulty passing through the LES, but no other abnormality is noted. What is the single most useful investigation?
a. CXR
b. MRI
c. Esophageal biopsy
d. Esophageal manometry
e. Abdominal XR
Answer: (d)
Question: A 24 years old woman presents with deep dyspareunia and severe pain in every cycle. What is the initial investigation?
a. Laparoscopy
b. Pelvic US
c. Hysteroscopy
d. Vaginal Swab
Answer: (b)
Question: A 38 years old woman, 10d postpartum presents to the GP with hx of passing blood clots per vagina since yesterday. Exam: BP=90/40 mmhg, pulse=110 bpm, temp=38C, uterus tender on palpation and fundus 2 cm above umbilicus, blood clots +++. Choose the single most likely dx?
a. Abruption of placenta 2nd to pre-eclampsia
b. Concealed hemorrhage
c. Primary PPH
d. Secondary PPH
e. Retained placenta
f. Scabies
Answer: (d)
Question: A 32 years old female with 3 prv 1st trimester miscarriages is dx with antiphospholipid syndrome. Anticardiolipin antibodies +ve. She is now 18wks pregnant. What would be the most appropriate management?
a. Aspirin
b. Aspirin & warfarin
c. Aspirin & heparin
d. Heparin only
e. Warfarin only
Answer: (c)
Question: A 23 years old presents with vomiting, nausea and dizziness. She says her menstrual period has been delayed 4 weeks as she was stressed recently. There are no symptoms present. What is the next appropriate management?
a. Refer to OP psychiatry
b. Refer to OP ENT
c. CT brain
d. Dipstick for B-hCG
e. MRI brain
Answer: (d)
Question: A 16 years old girl came to the sexual clinic. She complains of painful and heavy bleeding. She says she doesn’t a regular cycle. What is the most appropriate management?
a. Mini pill
b. Combined pill
c. IUS
d. Anti-prostaglandins
e. Antifibrinolytics
Answer: (b)
Question: A 36 years old man walks into a bank and demands money claiming he owns the bank. On being denied, he goes to the police station to report this. What kind of delusions is he suffering from?
a. Delusion of reference
b. Delusion of control
c. Delusion of guilt
d. Delusion of persecution
e. Delusion of grandeur
Answer: (e)
Question: Which method of contraception can cause the risk of ectopic pregnancy?
a. COCP
b. IUCD
c. Mirena
d. POP
Answer: (b)
Question: A woman has pernicious anemia. She has been prescribed parenteral vitamin B12 tx but she is needle phobic. Why is oral tx not preferred for this patient?
a. IM B12 is absorbed more
b. Intrinsic factor deficiency affects oral B12 utilization
c. IM B12 acts faster
d. IM B12 needs lower dosage
e. Pernicious anemia has swallowing difficulties
Answer: (b)
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.