PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-168
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Question: A 54 years old man after a CVA presents with ataxia, intention tremors and slurred speech. Which part of the brain has been affected by the stroke?
a. Inner ear
b. Brain stem
c. Diencephalon
d. Cerebrum
e. Cerebellum
Answer: (e)
Question: A 57 years old man with blood group A complains of symptoms of vomiting, tiredness, weight loss and palpitations. Exam: hepatomegaly, ascites, palpable left supraclavicular mass. What is the most likely dx?
a. Gastric carcinoma
b. Colorectal carcinoma
c. Peptic ulcer disease
d. Atrophic gastritis
e. Krukenberg tumor
Answer: (a)
Question: A 21 years old girl looking unkempt, agitated, malnourished and nervous came to the hospital asking for painkillers for her abdominal pain. She is sweating, shivering and complaining of joint pain. What can be the substance misuse here?
a. Alcohol
b. Heroin
c. Cocaine
d. LSD
e. Ecstasy
Answer: (b)
Question: A child presents with increasing jaundice and pale stools. Choose the most appropriate test?
a. US abdomen
b. Sweat test
c. TFT
d. LFT
e. Endomysial antibodies
Answer: (a)
Question: A 32 years old man presents with hearing loss. AC>BC in the right ear after the Rhine test. He also complains of tinnitus, vertigo and numbness on the same half of his face. What is the most appropriate investigation for his condition?
a. Audiometry
b. CT
c. MRI
d. Tympanometry
e. Weber’s test
Answer: (c)
Question: A 56 years old lady with lung cancer presents with urinary retention, postural hypotension, diminished reflexes and sluggish pupillary reaction. What is the most likely explanation for her symptoms?
a. Paraneoplastic syndrome
b. Progression of lung cancer
c. Brain metastasis
d. Hyponatremia
e. Spinal cord compression
Answer: (a)
Question: An old woman having decreased vision can’t see properly at night. She has changed her glasses quite a few times but to no effect. She has a normal pupil and cornea. What is the most likely dx?
a. Cataract
b. Glaucoma
c. Retinal detachment
d. Iritis
e. GCA
Answer: (b)
Question: A patient comes with sudden loss of vision. On fundoscopy the optic disc is normal. What is the underlying pathology?
a. Iritis
b. Glaucoma
c. Vitreous chamber
d. Retinal detachment
Answer: (d)
Question: A child was woken up from sleep with severe pain in the testis. Exam: tenderness on palpation and only one testis was normal in size and position. What would be your next step?
a. Analgesia
b. Antibiotics
c. Refer urgently to a surgeon
d. Reassurance
e. Discharge with analgesics
Answer: (a)
Question: A child suffering from asthma presents with Temp 39C, drooling saliva on to the mother’s lap, and taking oxygen by mask. What sign will indicate that he is deteriorating?
a. Intercostal recession
b. Diffuse wheeze
c. Drowsiness
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.