Question: An old man comes to the doctor complaining that a part of this body is rotten and he wants it removed. What is the most likely dx?
a. Guilt
b. Hypochondriasis
c. Munchausen’s
d. Nihilism
e. Capras syndrome
Answer: (d)
Question: A 31 years old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant attends the antenatal clinic. Labs: Hgb=10.7, MCV=91. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
a. Folate supplement
b. Ferrous sulphate 200mg/d PO
c. Iron dextran
d. No tx req
Answer: (d)
Question: A 47 years old man who is a chronic alcoholic with established liver damage, has been brought to the hospital after an episode of heavy drinking. His is not able to walk straight and is complaining of double vision and is shouting obscenities and expletives. What is the most likely dx?
a. Korsakoff psychosis
b. Delirium tremens
c. Wernickes encephalopathy
d. Tourettes syndrome
e. Alcohol dependence
Answer: (c)
Question: A 32 years old woman of 39 weeks gestation attends the antenatal day unit feeling very unwell with sudden onset of epigastric pain a/w nausea and vomiting. Temp 36.7C. Exam: RUQ tenderness. Bloods: mild anemia, low platelets, elevated LFT and hemolysis.
What is the most likely dx?
a. Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
b. Acute pyelonephritis
c. Cholecystitis
d. HELLP syndrome
e. Acute hepatitis
Answer: (d)
Question: A 57 years old woman presents with dysuria, frequency and urinary incontinence. She complains of dyspareunia. Urine culture has been done and is sterile. What is the most appropriate step?
a. Oral antibiotics
b. Topical antibiotics
c. Topical estrogen
d. Oral estrogen
e. Oral antibiotics and topical estrogen
Answer: (c)
Question: A patient came to the ED with severe lower abdominal pain. Vitals: BP=125/85mmHg, Temp=38.9C. Examination: abdomen rigid, very uncomfortable during par vaginal. She gave a past hx of PID 3 years ago which was successfully treated with antibiotics. What is the appropriate investigation?
a. US
b. Abdomen XR
c. CT
d. High vaginal
e. Endocervical swab
Answer: (a)
Question: A pregnant woman with long term hx of osteoarthritis came to the antenatal clinic with complaints of restricted joint movement and severe pain in her affected joints. What is the choice of drug?
a. Paracetamol
b. Steroid
c. NSAID
d. Paracetamol+dihydrocodeine
e. Pethidine
Answer: (a)
Question: A 24 years old 18 weeks pregnant lady presents with pain in her lower abdomen for the last 24h. She had painless vaginal bleeding. Examination: abdomen is tender, os is closed. What is the most probable dx?
a. Threatened miscarriage
b. Inevitable miscarriage
c. Incomplete miscarriage
d. Missed miscarriage
e. Spontaneous miscarriage
Answer: (a)
Question: A 2 years old child playing in the garden had a clean cut. She didn’t have any vaccinations. Also, there is no contraindication to vaccinations. Parents were worried about the vaccine side effects. What will you give?
a. Clean the wound and dress it
b. Give TT only
c. Give DPT only
d. Give DPT and tetanus Ig
e. Give complete DPT vaccine course
Answer: (e)
Question: A 32 years old female who has had 3 prv miscarriages in the 1st trimester now comes with vaginal bleeding at 8wks. The US reveals a viable fetus. What would be the most appropriate definitive management?
a. Admit
b. Aspirin
c. Bed rest 2 weeks
d. Cervical cerclage
e. No tx
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.