PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-170
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Question: A 19 years old boy is brought by his mother with a complaint of lack of interest and no social interactions. He has no friends, he doesn’t talk much, his only interest is in collecting cars/vehicles having around 2000 toy cars. What is the most appropriate dx?
a. Borderline personality disorder
b. Depression
c. Schizoaffective disorder
d. Autistic spectrum disorder
Answer: (d)
Question: A 45 years old man who is diabetic and HTN but poorly compliant has chronic SOB, develops severe SOB and chest pain. Pain is sharp, increased by breathing and relieved by sitting forward. What is the single most appropriate dx?
a. MI
b. Pericarditis
c. Lung cancer
d. Goodpasture's syndrome
e. Progressive massive fibrosis
Answer: (b)
Question: A 6m boy has been brought to ED following an apneic episode at home. He is now completely well but his parents are anxious as his cousin died of SIDS at a similar age. The parents ask for guidance on BLS for a baby of his age. What is the single most recommended technique for cardiac compressions?
a. All fingers of both hands
b. All fingers of one hand
c. Heel of one hand
d. Heel of both hand
e. Index and middle fingertips of one hand
Answer: (e)
Question: A 70 year old man had a right hemicolectomy for ceacal carcinoma 6 days ago. He now has abdominal distension and recurrent vomiting. He has not opened his bowels since surgery. There are no bowel sounds. WBC=9, Temp=37.3C. What is the single most appropriate next management?
a. Antibiotic therapy IV
b. Glycerine suppository
c. Laparotomy
d. NG tube suction and IV fluids
e. TPN
Answer: (d)
Question: A 60 year old man with a 4y hx of thirst, urinary freq and weight loss presents with a deep painless ulcer on the heel. What is the most appropriate investigation?
a. Arteriography
b. Venography
c. Blood sugar
d. Biopsy for malignant melanoma
e. Biopsy for pyoderma
Answer: (c)
Question: A 16yo boy presents with a rash on his buttocks and extensor surface following a sore throat. What is the most probable dx?
a. Measles
b. Bullous-pemphigoid
c. Rubella
d. ITP
e. HSP
Answer: (d)
Question: A 34 year old man with a white patch on the margin of the mid-third of the tongue. Which is the single most appropriate LN involved?
a. External iliac LN
b. Pre-aortic LN
c. Aortic LN
d. Inguinal LN
e. Iliac LN
f. Submental LN
g. Submandibular LN
h. Deep cervical LN
Answer: (g)
Question: A 50 year old lady presents to ED with sudden severe chest pain radiating to both shoulder and accompanying SOB. Exam: cold peripheries and paraparesis. What is the single most appropriate dx?
a. MI
b. Aortic dissection
c. Pulmonary embolism
d. Goodpasture's syndrome
e. Motor neuron disease
Answer: (b)
Question: A 54yo myopic develops flashes of light and then sudden loss of vision. What is the single most appropriate tx?
a. Pan retinal photocoagulation
b. Peripheral iridectomy
c. Scleral buckling
d. Spectacles
e. Surgical extraction of lens
Answer: (c)
Question: A 40 year old chronic alcoholic who lives alone, brought in the ED having been found confused at home after a fall. He complains of a headache and gradually worsening confusion. What is the most likely dx?
a. Head injury
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Extradural hematoma
d. Subdural hematoma
e. Delirium
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.