Question: A 54 years old woman has presented with episodes of abdominal ache, vomiting and postural hypotension. She also has a dark pigmentation of her skin. A dx of Addison’s disease was made.
What is the most likely electrolyte abnormality expected in this pt?
a. High Na+, Low K+
b. Low Na+, High K+
c. Low Na+, Low K+
d. High Na+, High K+
e. Low Na+, Normal K+
Answer: (b)
Question: An 8 year old returned from Spain with severe pain in one ear. Examination: pus in auditory canal, tympanic membrane looks normal. What is the tx option?
a. Gentamicin topical
b. Amoxicillin PO
c. Analgesia
d. Amoxicillin IV
Answer: (a)
Question: A 6 weeks child is very sick-looking. Bloods: Na+=124, K+=2.8. Dehydrated.
What would you choose to resuscitate?
a. 0.18% NS + 4% dextrose + 20 mmol KCl
b. 0.9% NS
c. 0.45% NS
d. 0.45% NS + 5% dextrose
e. 0.45% NS + 5% dextrose + 20 mmol KCl
Answer: (e)
Question: A 68 years old man gets repeated attacks of LOC and TIA. What is the most likely cause for this?
a. Atrial fib
b. Mitral stenosis
c. Aortic stenosis
d. HOCM
e. Carotid artery stenosis
Answer: (e)
Question: Patient presented with hemoptysis 7d post-tonsillectomy. What is the next step?
a. Packing
b. Oral antibiotics + discharge
c. Admit + IV antibiotics
d. Return to theatre and explore
e. Ice cream and cold fluids
Answer: (c)
Question: A child was admitted following a RTA with initial GCS=15. Then during the night the GCS was reduced to 13. What is management?
a. Refer to neuro-surgeon
b. IV fluids
c. Oxygen
d. CT brain
e. Skull XR
Answer: (d)
Question: A 57 years old woman who is suffering from HTN, presented to the hospital with complaints of recurrent falls when trying to get out of bed or getting up from sitting. She is on some anti-HTN therapy with no other med prbs. What is the cause of her fall?
a. CCB
b. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
c. Thiazide
d. Hypoglycemia
e. Infection
Answer: (c)
Question: A 56 years old woman with MS presents with drooping of the left side of her lips. She also has loss of sensation over her face, hearing impairment and some in-coordination of her movements. What is the most likely anatomical site affected?
a. Cerebellum
b. Cerebrum
c. Spinal cord
d. Brain stem
e. Optic nerve
Answer: (d)
Question: A 68 years old male presented with swelling in the lower pole of the parotid gland for the last 10yrs. Exam: firm in consistency.
What’s the most probable dx?
a. Pleomorphic adenoma
b. Adenolymphoma
c. Mikulicz’s disease
d. Parotiditis
e. Frey’s syndrome
Answer: (a)
Question: A 28 years old shipyard worker was admitted for pain in calf while at work which has been increasing over the last 3m. There is no hx of HTN or DM but he is a smoker.
Examination: loss of posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulsation along with a non-healing ulcer at the base of the right 1st MCP joint. What is the most probable dx?
a. Thromboangiitis obliterans
b. Sciatica
c. DVT
d. Baker’s cyst
e. Embolus
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.