PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-196
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Question: A 66 year old woman has been brought to the hospital on a number of occasions with a hx of loss of memory. Her PMH is significant for a MI 6yrs ago. It is noted that she has a stepwise decline of her cognitive functions. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Alzhemiers
b. Vascular dementia
c. Pick’s dementia
d. Huntington’s disease
e. Lewy body dementia
Answer: (b)
Question: A 55 year old man returns for routine follow up 6wks after a MI. He gets breathless when walking uphill. His ECG shows ST elevation in leads V1, V2, V3 and V4. What is the single most likely explanation for the abnormal investigation?
a. Heart block
b. Right ventricular strain
c. Atrial thrombus
d. Left ventricular aneurysm
e. Dressler’s syndrome
Answer: (d)
Question: A 4 month girl has severe FTT and increasing jaundice which was 1st noticed at 1wk of age. She has an enlarged liver and scratches on her skin. Her parents have been unable to seek medical care. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Biliary atresia
b. G6PD deficiency
c. Hepatitis B
d. Spherocytosis
Answer: (a)
Question: A 76 year old man suddenly collapsed and died. At a post mortem exam, a retroperitoneal hematoma due to ruptured aortic aneurysm was noted. What is the most likely underlying cause of the aortic aneurysm?
a. Atheroma
b. Cystic medial necrosis
c. Dissecting aneurysm
d. Polyarteritis nodosa
e. Syphilis
Answer: (a)
Question: A 33 year old male came to the hospital with a complaint of occasional left sided chest pain that lasts <30 mins, following exercise, which relieves upon taking rest. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Unstable angina
b. Decubitus angina
c. Stable angina
d. Coronary spasm
e. MI
Answer: (c)
Question: A 42 year old overweight smoker comes with heavy periods. A scan reveals a normal uterus. She would like a long term tx with minimal side effects that would offer tx for the menorrhagia and provide contraception. She is unsure whether she would like more children. She is adamant that she doesn’t want surgery as she is terrified of the prospect. Select the best management for her menorrhagia?
a. COCP
b. GrH analogues
c. IU/systemic progesterone
d. NSAIDs
e. Copper containing IUCD
Answer: (c)
Question: A 10 year old male child was brought up by his mother complaining that her child watches TV at very high volumes, doesn’t like to play outside and instead has become more sincere with reading. She also says that her son doesn’t respond to her. What do you expect to see on otoscopy?
a. Flamingo pink tympanic membrane
b. Attic perforation
c. Bluish grey tympanic membrane with air fluid levels
d. Inflamed tympanic membrane with cart wheel appearance of vessels
e. Red and inflamed tympanic membrane
Answer: (c)
Question: A lady underwent debulking surgery for ovarian carcinoma. Soon after the surgery she presents with signs of intestinal obstruction. What is the single most appropriate investigation?
a. Pelvic CT
b. CA 125
c. Laparotomy
d. Laparoscopy
e. Abdominal US
Answer: (b) & (c)
Question: A 45 year old woman undergoing tx for RA for the last 5yrs presents with dizziness, easy fatigability and lack of energy. A blood film shows MCV 106. What could be the most probable reason for her anemia?
a. Steroids
b. Chronic disease
c. NSAIDs
d. Methotrexate
e. Sulfasalazine
Answer: (d)
Question: A 62 year old man who has recently had flu-like illness has woken to find his speech altered. Movement of his eyelids and lips are weak on the right side. Examination: normal. Which anatomical site is most likely to be affected?
a. Facial nerve
b. Hypoglossal nerve
c. Oculomotor nerve
d. Trigeminal nerve
e. Glossopharyngeal nerve
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.