Question: A 55 years old man has been admitted for elective herniorrhaphy. Which among the following can be the reason to delay his surgery?
a. Controlled asthma
b. Controlled atrial fib
c. DVT 2yrs ago
d. Diastolic BP 90mmHg
e. MI 2 months ago
Answer: (e)
Question: A 65 years old known case of liver ca and metastasis presents with gastric reflux and bloatedness. On the bone exam there is osteoporosis. He also has basal consolidation in the left lung. What is the next appropriate step?
a. PPI IV
b. Alendronate
c. IV antibiotics
d. Analgesic
e. PPI PO
Answer: (c)
Question: A 22 years old sexually active male came with 2d hx of fever with pain in scrotal area. Exam: scrotal skin is red and tender. What is the most appropriate dx?
a. Torsion of testis
b. Orchitis
c. Inguinal hernia
d. Epididymo-orchitis
Answer: (d)
Question: A man on warfarin posted for hemicolectomy. As the pt is about to undergo surgery. What option is the best for him?
a. Continue with warfarin
b. Continue with warfarin and add heparin
c. Stop warfarin and add aspirin
d. Stop warfarin and add heparin
e. Stop warfarin
Answer: (d)
Question: A 65 years old known alcoholic is brought into hospital with confusion, aggressiveness and ophthalmoplegia. He is treated with diazepoxide. What other drug would you like to prescribe?
a. Antibiotics
b. Glucose
c. IV fluids
d. Disulfiram
e. Vit B complex
Answer: (e)
Question: A 32 years old woman has severe right sided abdominal pain radiating into the groin which has lasted for 3h. She is writhing in pain. She has no abdominal signs. What is the most likely cause of her abdominal pain?
a. Appendicitis
b. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
c. Salpingitis
d. Ureteric colic
e. Strangulated hernia
Answer: (d)
Question: A 39 years old coal miner who smokes, drinks and has a fam hx of bladder cancer is suffering from BPH. The most important risk factor for his bladder carcinoma is?
a. Fam hx
b. Smoking
c. Exposure to coal mine
d. BPH
Answer: (b)
Question: A 34 years old woman is referred to the endocrine clinic with a hx of thyrotoxicosis. At her 1st appointment she is found to have a smooth goiter, lid lag and bilateral exophthalmos with puffy eyelids and conjunctival injection. She wants to discuss the tx of her thyroid prb as she is keen to become pregnant. What is the most likely tx you would advise?
a. 18m of carbimazole alone
b. 18m of PTU alone
c. A combo od anti-thyroid drug and thyroxine
d. Radioactive iodine
e. Thyroidectomy
Answer: (b)
Question: A child living with this stepfather is brought by the mother with multiple bruises, fever and fractures. What do you suspect/
a. NAI
b. Malnutrition
c. Thrombocytopenia
d. HIV
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.