PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-171
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Question: A 54 year old man with alcohol dependence has tremor and sweating 3 days into a hosp admission for a fx femur. He is apprehensive and fearful. What is the single most appropriate tx?
a. Acamprossate
b. Chlordiazepoxide
c. Lorazepam
d. Lofexidine
e. Procyclidine
Answer: (b)
Question: A 5 year old child complains of sore throat and earache. He is pyrexial. Exam: tonsils enlarged and hyperemic, exudes pus when pressed upon. What is the single most relevant dx?
a. IM
b. Acute follicular tonsillitis
c. Scarlet fever
d. Agranulocytosis
e. Acute OM
Answer: (b)
Question: A man with a fam hx of panic disorder is brought to the hosp with palpitations, tremors, sweating and muscles tightness on 3 occasions in the last 6 wks. He doesn’t complain of headaches and his BP is WNL. What is the single most appropriate long-term tax for him?
a. Diazepam
b. Olanzapine
c. Haloperidol
d. Fluoxetine
e. Alprazolam
Answer: (d)
Question: A 28 year old man presents with rapid pounding in the chest. He is completely conscious throughout. The ECG was taken (SVT). What is the 1st med to be used to manage this condition?
a. Amiodarone
b. Adenosine
c. Lidocaine
d. Verapamil
e. Metoprolol
Answer: (b)
Question: A 56 year old woman who is depressed after her husband died of cancer 3m ago was given amitriptyline. Her sleep has improved and she now wants to stop medication but she still speaks about her husband. How would you manage her?
a. CBT
b. Continue amitriptyline
c. Psychoanalysis
d. Bereavement counselling
e. Antipsychotic
Answer: (b)
Question: A 64yo man presents with a hx of left sided hemiparesis and slurred speech. He was absolutely fine 6h after the episode. What is the most appropriate prophylactic regimen?
a. Aspirin 300mg for 2 weeks followed by aspirin 75mg
b. Aspirin 300mg for 2 weeks followed by aspirin 75mg and dipyridamole 200mg
c. Clopidogrel 75mg
d. Dipyridamole 200mg
e. Aspirin 300mg for 2 weeks
Answer: (b)
Question: A 63 year old lady with a BMI=32 comes to the ED with complaints of pigmentation on her legs. Exam: dilated veins could be seen on the lateral side of her ankle. Which of the following is involved?
a. Short saphenous vein
b. Long saphenous vein
c. Deep venous system
d. Popliteal veins
e. Saphano-femoral junction
Answer: (a)
Question: A 55 year old man presents with hx of weight loss and tenesmus. He is diagnosed with rectal carcinoma. Which risk factors help to develop rectal carcinoma except the following?
a. Smoking
b. Family hx
c. Polyp
d. Prv carcinoma
e. High fat diet
f. High fibre diet
Answer: (f)
Question: A pt presents with a painful, sticky red eye with a congested conjunctiva. What is the most suitable tx?
a. Antibiotic PO
b. Antihistamine PO
c. Antibiotic drops
d. Steroid drops
e. IBS
Answer: (c)
Question: A 45yo woman complains of pain in her hands precipitated by exposure to the cold weather. She is breathless while walking. When she is eating, she can feel food suddenly sticking to the gullet. It seems to be in the middle of the esophagus but she can’t localize exactly where it sticks. It is usually relieved with a drink of water. Choose the single most likely cause of dysphagia from the options?
a. Esophageal carcinoma
b. Systemic sclerosis
c. SLE
d. Pharyngeal carcinoma
e. Globus hystericus
Answer: (b)
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.