PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-184
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Question: A 21 year old woman has had several sudden onset episodes of palpitations, sweating, nausea and overwhelming fear. On one occasion she was woken from sleep and feared she was going insane. There is no prv psychiatric disorder. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Pheochromocytoma
b. Panic disorder
c. GAD
d. Phobia
e. Acute stress disorder
Answer: (b)
Question: A 55 year old woman with a persistent cough and hx of smoking develops left sided chest pain exacerbated by deep breathing with fever and localized crackles. What is the single most appropriate diagnosis?
a. Dissecting aneurysm
b. Pericarditis
c. Pneumonia
d. Pneumothorax
e. Pulmonary embolism
Answer: (c)
Question: A 40 year old woman complains of dysphagia for both solids and liquids. She sometimes suffers from severe retrosternal chest pain. Barium swallow reveals a dilated esophagus which tapers to a fine distal end. What is the best management strategy?
a. Reassurance
b. Antispasmodics
c. Dilatation of the LES
d. Endoscopic diverticulectomy
e. Barium swallow
Answer: (c)
Question: A 38 year old female G4 at 32 weeks of pregnancy presented with thick white marks on the inside of her mouth for 3 weeks. Her mouth, including her tongue, appeared inflamed on examination. She smokes 20 cigarettes/day despite advice to quit. She attends her ANC regularly. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Lichen planus
b. Aphthous ulcer
c. Smoking
d. Candidiasis
e. Leukoplakia
Answer: (d)
Question: A 69 year old woman has had a stroke. Her left upper and lower limbs are paralyzed and she is having difficulty in speaking. Which anatomical site is most likely affected?
a. Hippocampus
b. Cerebellum
c. Internal capsule
d. Thalamus
e. Brain stem
Answer: (c)
Question: A 72 year old man brought to the ED with onset of paraplegia following a trivial fall. He was treated for prostatic malignancy in the past. What is the single most probable diagnosis?
a. Paget’s disease
b. Osteoporotic fx of vertebrae
c. Secondary
d. Multiple myeloma
e. Spondylosis
Answer: (c)
Question: A 14 year old girl has developed an itchy, scaly patch on her scalp. She had a similar patch that cleared spontaneously 2 years ago. Her aunt has a similar undiagnosed rash on the extensor aspects of her elbows and knees. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Eczema
b. Fungal infection
c. Impetigo
d. Lichen planus
e. Psoriasis
Answer: (e)
Question: A patient after transurethral prostatic biopsy. What electrolyte imbalance can he develop?
a. Hyperkalemia
b. Hyponatremia
c. Hypocalcemia
d. Hypernatremia
e. Hypercalcemia
Answer: (b)
Question: A 28 year old woman has been admitted at 38 weeks gestation. Her BP=190/120mmHg and proteinuria +++. Immediately following admission she has a grand-mal seizure. What is the single most appropriate initial management?
a. Diazepam IV
b. Fetal CTG
c. Hydralazine IV
d. Immediate delivery
e. Magnesium sulphate IV
Answer: (e)
Question: A 27 year old woman had pre-eclampsia and was delivered by C-section. She is now complaining of RUQ pain different from wound pain. What investigation will you do immediately?
a. Coagulation profile
b. LFT
c. Liver US
d. MRCP
e. None
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.