PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-175
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Question: A 55 year old woman was found collapsed at home, paramedics revived her but in the ambulance she had a cardiac arrest and couldn’t be saved. The paramedic’s report tells that the woman was immobile lately due to hip pain and that they found ulcers on the medial side of ankle. She had DM and was on anti-diabetics. What is the cause of her death?
a. Acute MI
b. DKA
c. Pulmonary embolism
d. Acute pericarditis
e. Cardiac tamponade
Answer: (c)
Question: An 18 year old previously well student is in his 1st year at uni. He has been brought to the ED in an agitated, deluded and disoriented state. What is the most probable reason for his condition?
a. Drug toxicity
b. Delirium tremens
c. Infection toxicity
d. Electrolyte imbalance
e. Head injury
Answer: (a)
Question: A young adult presents to the ED after a motorcycle crash. The pt has bruises around the left orbital area. GCS=13, examination notes alcoholic breath. Shortly afterwards, his GCS drops to 7. What is the single most important initial assessment test?
a. MRI brain
b. CT brain
c. CXR
d. CT angio brain
e. Head XR
Answer: (b)
Question: A 30 year old female attends OPD with a fever and dry cough. She says that she had a headache, myalgia and joint pain like one week ago. Exam: pulse=100 bpm, temp=37.5C. CXR: bilateral patchy consolidation. What is the single most likely causative organism?
a. Pneumococcal pneumonia
b. Legionella
c. Mycoplasma
d. Klebsiella
e. Chlamydia pneumonia
Answer: (c)
Question: A 46 year old man is being investigated for indigestion. Jejunal biopsy shows deposition of macrophages containing PAS (Periodic acid-schiff) +ve granules. What is the most likely dx?
a. Bacterial overgrowth
b. Celiac disease
c. Tropical sprue
d. Whipple’s disease
e. Small bowel lymphoma
Answer: (d)
Question: A 32 year old woman of 38 weeks gestation complains of feeling unwell with fever, rigors and abdominal pains. The pain was initially located in the abdomen and was a/w urinary freq and dysuria. The pain has now become more generalized specifically radiating to the right loin. She says that she has felt occasional uterine tightening. CTG is reassuring. Select the most likely dx?
a. Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
b. Acute pyelonephritis
c. Round ligament stretching
d. Cholecystitis
e. UTI
Answer: (b)
Question: A 32 year old patient presents with cervical lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly. What is the single most appropriate option?
a. Haemophilus
b. Streptococcus
c. Toxoplasmosis
d. NHL
e. Pneumocystis jerovcii
Answer: (d)
Question: A 62 year old man who was admitted for surgery 3 days ago suddenly becomes confused. His attn span is reduced. He is restless and physically aggressive and picks at his bed sheets. What single aspect of the pt’s hx recovered in his notes is most likely to aid in making the dx?
a. Alcohol consumption
b. Head trauma
c. Hx of anxiety
d. Prescribed med
e. Obvious cognitive impairment
Answer: (a)
Question: A 10 year old girl presents with pallor and features of renal failure. She has hematuria as well as proteinuria. The serum urea and creat are elevated. These symptoms started after an episode of bloody diarrhea 4 days ago. What is the most probable dx?
a. TTP
b. HUS
c. ITP
d. HSP
e. ARF
Answer: (b)
Question: A 40 year old woman has had intermittent tension, dizziness and anxiety for 4 months. Each episode usually resolves after a few hours. She said she takes alcohol to make her calm. She is in a loving relationship and has no probs at work or home. What is the next step in her management?
a. Collateral info
b. CT brain
c. CBC
d. LFT
e. TFT
Answer: (a) & (e)
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.