PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-179
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Question: A patient presents with purple papular lesions on his face and upper trunk measuring 1-2 cm across. They aren’t painful or itchy. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Kaposi’s sarcoma
b. Hairy leukoplakia
c. Cryptosporidium
d. CMV infection
e. Cryptococcal infection
Answer: (a)
Question: A 6 year old boy is clinically obese, his BMI >95th centile. He has no other medical problems, the examination is unremarkable. His mother says that she has tried everything to help him lose weight. What is the most probable dx?
a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Congenital hypothyroidism
c. Down’s syndrome
d. Lawrence moon biedl syndrome
e. Primary obesity
Answer: (e)
Question: A 20 year old boy is brought by his parents suspecting that he has taken some drug. He is agitated, irritated and can’t sleep. Examination: perforated nasal septum. Which of the following is the most likely to be responsible for his symptoms?
a. Heroine
b. Cocaine
c. Ecstasy/MDMA/amphetamine
d. Alcohol
e. Opioids
Answer: (b)
Question: For a patient presenting with Parkinson’s disease, which of the following drugs is most useful in the management of the tremor?
a. Apomorphine
b. Cabergoline
c. Selegiline
d. Amantadine
e. Benzhexol
Answer: (e)
Question: A 26 year old woman has become aware of increasing right sided hearing deficiency since her recent pregnancy. Her eardrums are normal. Her hearing tests show: BC-normal. Weber test lateralizes to the right ear. What is the single most likely dx?
a. Encephalopathy
b. Functional hearing loss
c. Tympano-sclerosis
d. Otosclerosis
e. Sensorineural deafness
Answer: (d)
Question: A 58 year old Type 1 DM on anti-HTN therapy for 13yrs developed central chest pain for 45 mins while driving a/w cold sweating and dyspnea. What is the single most appropriate diagnosis?
a. MI
b. Pericarditis
c. Pulmonary embolism
d. Costochondritis
e. Pneumothorax
Answer: (a)
Question: A man was brought to the ED from a shopping mall after collapsing there. He is conscious and answering questions now. His ECG shows irregular rhythm. Your choice of investigation:
a. CT
b. MRI
c. 24h ECG
d. Echo
Answer: (d)
Question: A 10 year old boy is clinically obese and the shortest in his class. He had a renal transplant last year and his mother is worried that he is being bullied. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Congenital hypothyroidism
c. Pseudo Cushing's syndrome
d. Lawrence moon biedl syndrome
e. Down’s syndrome
Answer: (a)
Question: A 45 year old man had cancer of the head of pancreas which has been removed. He has a hx of longstanding heartburn. He now comes with a rigid abdomen which is tender, temperature 37.5C, BP=90/70mmHg, pulse=120 bpm. What is the next step of the investigation?
a. CT abdomen
b. XR abdomen
c. MRI abdomen
d. US abdomen
e. Endoscopy
Answer: (b)
Question: A 50 year old man presents to the ED with acute back pain radiating down to his legs. Pain which is usually relieved by lying down and exacerbated by long walks and prolonged sitting. What investigation would be the best option?
a. MRI
b. CT spine
c. XR spine
d. Dual energy XR absorptiometry
e. Serum paraprotein electrophoresis
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.