PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-193
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Question: A 32 year old man on psychiatric medications complains of inability to ejaculate. Which drug is most likely to cause these symptoms?
a. Lithium
b. Haloperidol
c. Chlorpromazine
d. Fluoxetine
e. Clozapine
Answer: (d)
Question: A 4 year old boy is brought by his parents with complaints of wetting his bed at night and whenever he gets excited. What would be the most appropriate management for this child?
a. Desmopressin
b. Oxybutynin
c. Behavioural therapy
d. Tamsulosin
e. Restrict fluid intake
Answer: (c)
Question: A 34 year old DM patient is undergoing contrast radiography. What measure should be taken to prevent renal damage with contrast dye?
a. Reduce contrast dye
b. Plenty of fluids
c. NSAIDS
d. ACEi
e. IV dextrose
Answer: (b)
Question: A 75 year old woman presents to the breast clinic having noticed that she has had a blood stained discharge from the left nipple, together with dry skin over the left areola. Exam: blood stained discharge with dry flaky skin noted on the left areola. The nipple was noted to be ulcerated. What is the most appropriate investigation?
a. FNAC
b. MRI
c. Punch biopsy
d. Open biopsy
e. Stereotactic biopsy
Answer: (c)
Question: A 50 year old man presents with low mood, poor concentration, anhedonia and insomnia. He has had 2 episodes of increased activity, promiscuity and aggressive behavior in the past. He was arrested 8m ago for trying to rob a bank claiming it as his own. Which drug is most likely to benefit him?
a. Haloperidol
b. Citalopram
c. Desipramine
d. Carbamazepine
e. Ethosuximide
Answer: (d)
Question: A 25 year old woman complains of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances and anxiety which keep coming from time to time. Most of the attacks are a/w sudden change in posture. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Panic disorder
b. Carotid sinus syncope
c. BPPV
d. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
e. Postural hypotension
Answer: (c)
Question: A 56 year old man was recently put on anti-HTN meds and recent biochemistry on 2 occasions showed: Na+=132, K+=7.6, Urea=11.3, Creatinine=112. Which of the following drugs is responsible for this result?
a. Amlodipine
b. Bendroflumethiazide
c. Doxazosin
d. Atenolol
e. Ramipril
Answer: (e)
Question: A 46 year old woman has an offensive yellow discharge from one nipple. She had a hx of breast abscess 3yrs ago. What is the possible diagnosis?
a. Duct papilloma
b. Duct ectasia
c. Duct fistula
d. Breast cancer
Answer: (c)
Question: A 35 year old woman undergoing tx for TB presents with malar rash, photosensitivity and hematuria. What is the single most likely positive antibody?
a. Anti Ds DNA
b. Anti Sm
c. Anti Histone
d. Anti La
e. Anti centromere
Answer: (c)
Question: A 6 week child with profuse projectile vomiting. What is the first thing you will do?
a. US
b. Check serum K+ level
c. ABG
d. NG tube
e. IV fluids
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.