Question: Which of the following reflexes and innervating spinal nerves are correctly paired?
a. Anal reflex – S1
b. Ankle jerk – L5
c. Biceps jerk – C7 & C8
d. Knee jerk – L3 & L4
e. Triceps jerk – T1
Answer: (d)
Question: A 62 year old man with rheumatoid arthritis struck his hand against a door. He subsequently found that although he could extend the interphalangeal joint of his right thumb, the MCP joint of the thumb remained flexed. What is the single most likely tendon to have been damaged?
a. Extensor carpi ulnaris
b. Extensor digitorum
c. Extensor indicis
d. Extensor pollicis brevis
e. Extensor pollicis longus
Answer: (d)
Question: A 68 year old lady complains of falling to the ground without any warning, maintains consciousness and no confusion. She says this has occurred a number of times. What is the diagnosis?
a. Stokes Adams attack
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Vasovagal syncope
d. Drop attacks
e. Epilepsy
Answer: (d)
Question: A 50 year old man complains of being pursued by the police for a crime he denies committing. He has poor concentration and impaired short-term memory. He admits to drinking large amounts of alcohol for the last 20yrs. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Dementia
b. Hallucination
c. Wernicke’s encephalopathy
d. Schizophrenia
e. Korsakoff psychosis
Answer: (e)
Question: A patient with prv hx of HTN, the membranes have ruptured and the cervix is 3cm dilated. 4h later on examination showed that the cervix was still 3cm dilated. What is the single most appropriate management for her labor?
a. Repeat vaginal examination in 4h
b. CTG
c. C-section
d. External rotation
e. IV syntocinon drip
Answer: (e)
Question: A 6 year old girl has had 2 short episodes of cough and wheeze over the last 12m. These 2 acute episodes responded quickly to bronchodilator, she has no symptoms or abnormal physical signs. She has slight eczema and her mother has asthma. What is the single most appropriate investigation?
a. CXR
b. Peak flow rate diary
c. Pulse oximetry
d. Spirometry
e. Sweat test
Answer: (d)
Question: A 45 year old man had recently started taking anti-HTN therapy. 6m later his RBS=14 mmol/l. Which single drug is most likely to have caused this?
a. Amlodipine
b. Bendroflumethiazide
c. Doxazosin
d. Losartan
e. Ramipril
Answer: (b)
Question: A 27 year old waitress has pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea and increasingly heavy periods. She also complains of dyspareunia. There is generalized pelvic tenderness without peritonism. Pelvic US is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Endometriosis
b. Uterine fibroid
c. Pelvic congestion syndrome
d. PID
e. Tubal pregnancy
Answer: (c)
Question: A 14yo girl is clinically obese. She has not started her periods yet and has severe acne. During her investigation, a high insulin level is found. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Grave’s disease
c. Acquired hypothyroidism
d. PCOS
e. Addison’s disease
Answer: (d)
Question: An 18 year old girl with primary amenorrhea complains of severe abdominal pain every 4-8 weeks which is now getting worse. Examination: lower abdominal mass is felt. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Ectopic pregnancy
b. Ovarian carcinoma
c. Hematometra
d. Biliary colic
e. Renal carcinoma
Answer: (c)
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.