PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-180
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Question: What is the most appropriate antibiotic to treat uncomplicated chlamydial infection in a 21 year old female who isn’t pregnant?
a. Erythromycin
b. Ciprofloxacin
c. Metronidazole
d. Cefixime
e. Doxycycline
Answer: (e)
Question: A 45 year old manual worker presented with a 2h hx of chest pain radiating to his left arm. His ECG is normal. What is the single most appropriate investigation?
a. Cardiac enzymes
b. CXR
c. CT
d. ECG
e. V/Q scan
Answer: (a)
Question: A 26 year old woman had bipolar disorder for 10 years and is on Lithium for it. She has been symptom free for the past 4 years. She is now planning her pregnancy and wants to know whether she should continue taking lithium. What is the single most appropriate advice?
a. Continue lithium at the same dose and stop when pregnancy is confirmed
b. Continue lithium during pregnancy and stop when breastfeeding
c. Reduce lithium dosage but continue throughout pregnancy
d. Reduce lithium gradually and stop when pregnancy is confirmed
e. Switch to sodium valproate
Answer: (d)
Question: A patient presents with dysphagia and pain on swallowing. He has a sore mouth and soreness in the corners of the mouth. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Kaposi’s sarcoma
b. Molluscum contagiosum
c. CMV infection
d. Candida infection
e. Toxoplasma abscess
Answer: (d)
Question: A 30 year old lady has epistaxis for 30 mins. Her Hgb is normal, MCV normal, WBC normal, PT/APTT/Bleeding time are normal. Where is the defect?
a. Plts
b. Coagulation factor
c. Sepsis
d. Anatomical
e. RBC
Answer: (d)
Question: Midpoint between the suprasternal notch and pubic symphysis. What is the single most appropriate landmark?
a. Fundus of the gallbladder
b. Mcburney’s point
c. Stellate ganglion
d. Deep inguinal ring
e. Transpyloric plane
Answer: (e)
Question: Tip of the 9th costal cartilage. What is the single most appropriate landmark?
a. Fundus of the gallbladder
b. Deep inguinal ring
c. Termination of the spinal cord
d. Transpyloric plane
e. Vena cava opening in the diaphragm
Answer: (a)
Question: A child complains of RIF pain and diarrhea. On colonoscopy, granular transmural ulcers are seen near the ileo-cecal junction. What should be the management?
a. Sulfasalazine
b. Paracetamol
c. Ibuprofen
d. Metronidazole
Answer: (a)
Question: A 60 year old woman presents with acute onset of bone and back pain following a rough journey in a car. Exam: tenderness at mid-thoracic vertebra with spasm, she feels better once she bends forward. What is the single most probable diagnosis?
a. Osteoporotic fx vertebra
b. Myofascial pain
c. Whiplash injury
d. MI
e. Pancreatitis
Answer: (b)
Question: A 70 year old woman presents with recurrent episodes of parotid swelling. She complains of difficulty in talking and speaking and her eyes feel gritty on waking in the morning. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. C1 esterase deficiency
b. Crohns disease
c. Mumps
d. Sarcoidosis
e. Sjogrens syndrome
Answer: (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.