Question: An old lady 72yo staying at a nursing home for a few years, a known HTN on reg tx presented with sudden dysphagia while eating with drooling of saliva and urgent investigation. What would be your next step?
a. Ba swallow
b. Chest CT
c. Endoscopy
d. Laryngoscopy
e. CXR
f. Endoscopy with biopsy
Answer: (c)
Question: A man presents with outward deviation of his right eye and diplopia. Which nerve is affected?
a. Left trochlear
b. Left oculomotor
c. Right trochlear
d. Right abducens
e. Right oculomotor
Answer: (b)
Question: A 60 years old patient who has had a MI a week back presents with dyspnea and pericardial rub. ECG shows ST elevation. CXR: loss of margin at costo-vertebral angle. What is the single most likely cause?
a. Cardiac tamponade
b. Mitral regurge
c. Dressler’s syndrome
d. Atrial fib
e. Emboli
Answer: (c)
Question: A 12 years old girl presented with tics, LOC, no residual sign and no post-ictal phase. EEG abnormality in temporal lobe. The girl had a rapid recovery. What is the most probable dx?
a. Generalized tonic-clonic
b. Myoclonic
c. Partial® generalized seizure
d. Atonic seizure
e. Febrile convulsion
Answer: (c)
Question: A 48 years old woman who has been taking medications for asthma for a long time has now presented with decreasing vision. What is the most probable cause for her decrease in vision?
a. Inhaled salbutamol
b. Inhaled steroids
c. Aminophylline
d. Beta-blockers
e. Oral steroids
Answer: (e)
Question: A 34 years old man after a car crash is in the ED and deteriorating. His GCS has fallen from 13 to 7.
What is the most appropriate next step?
a. CT
b. Burr hole
c. MRI
d. Intubation
e. IV fluids
Answer: (d)
Question: A patient with alternating swings or episodes from elation and depression had undergone tx and gotten better. What medication needs to be continued so he can stay well?
a. Anxiolytics
b. Mood stabilizers
c. Antidepressants
d. Antipsychotics
Answer: (b)
Question: A 40 years old male with pre-existing glomerulonephritis having proteinuria and hematuria suddenly deteriorates and presents with oliguria and serum K+=7.8mmol/L, urea=13 mmol/L, creatinine=342 mmol/L, GFR=19mL/h.
The best management would be?
a. Calcium supplement
b. Calcium resonate enema 30g
c. 10 units insulin with 50% dextrose
d. Nebulized salbutamol
e. 10 ml of 10% calcium gluconate
f. Hemodialysis urgent
Answer: (e)
Question: A 34 years old man was brought to the ED after a RTA. BP=50/0mmHg and chest wall not moving symmetrically, RR=34 bpm. What would be the initial action?
a. IV fluid infusion
b. Intubation and ventilation
c. CT chest
d. Transfer to ITU
Answer: (b)
Question: A patient complains of SOB, wheeze, cough and nocturnal waking. He has dry scaly skin with rashes that are itchy. What is the single most likely dx?
a. Scabies
b. Eczema
c. Rheumatism
d. Dermatitis
e. Psoriasis
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.