PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-169
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Question: A 12 year old boy presents with a painful swollen knee after a sudden fall. Which bursa is most likely to be affected?
a. Semimembranosus bursa
b. Prepatellar bursa
c. Pretibial bursa
d. Suprapatellar bursa
Answer: (b)
Question: A 61 year old man has been referred to the OPD with frequent episodes of breathlessness and chest pain a/w palpitations. He has a regular pulse rate=60 bpm. ECG=sinus rhythm. What is the most appropriate investigation to be done?
a. Cardiac enzymes
b. CXR
c. ECG
d. Echo
e. 24h ECG
Answer: (e)
Question: A woman dx with Ca Breast presents now with urinary freq. which part of the brain is the metastasis spread to?
a. Brain stem
b. Pons
c. Medulla
d. Diencephalon
e. Cerebral cortex
Answer: (d)
Question: A man is very depressed and miserable after his wife’s death. He sees no point in living now that his wife is not around and apologizes for his existence. He refuses any help offered. His son has brought him to the ED. The son can’t deal with the father any more. What is the most appropriate next step?
a. Voluntary admission to psychiatric ward
b. Compulsory admission under MHA
c. Refer to social services
d. Alternate housing
e. ECT
Answer: (b)
Question: A 31 years old man has epistaxis for 10 days following polypectomy. What is the most likely dx?
a. Nasal infection
b. Coagulation disorder
c. Carcinoma
Answer: (a)
Question: A woman had an MI. She was breathless and was put on an oxygen mask and GTN, her chest pain has improved. Her HR=40 bpm. ECG shows ST elevation in leads I, II, III. What is your next step?
a. LMWH
b. Streptokinase
c. Angiography
d. Continue current management
e. None
Answer: (b)
Question: A 67 year old male presents with polyuria and nocturia. His BMI=33, urine culture = negative for nitrates. What is the next dx investigation?
a. PSA
b. Urea, creatinine and electrolytes
c. MSU culture and sensitivity
d. Acid fast urine test
e. Blood sugar
Answer: (e)
Question: A patient from Africa comes with a nodular patch on the shin which is reddish brown. What is the most probable dx?
a. Lupus vulgaris
b. Erythema nodosum
c. Pyoderma gangrenosum
d. Erythema marginatum
e. Solar keratosis
Answer: (b)
Question: A 29 year old lady came to the ED with complaints of palpitations that have been there for the past 4 days and also feeling warmer than usual. Exam: HR=154 bpm, irregular rhythm. What is the tx for her condition?
a. Amiodarone
b. Beta blockers
c. Adenosine
d. Verapamil
e. Flecainide
Answer: (b)
Question: A T2DM is undergoing gastric surgery. What is the most appropriate pre-op management?
a. Start him in IV insulin and glucose and K+ just before surgery
b. Stop his oral hypoglycemic on the day of the procedure
c. Continue regular oral hypoglycemic
d. Stop oral hypoglycemic the previous night and start IV insulin with glucose and K+ before surgery
e. Change to short acting oral hypoglycemic
Answer: (d)
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.