Question: A 53 year old man was admitted to the hospital for investigation of hemoptysis. 3 days after admission he developed alternating state of consciousness, ataxic gait and some visual problems. What is the most appropriate management of this patient?
a. Acamprosate
b. Chlordiazepoxide
c. Diazepam
d. High potent vitamins
e. Disulfiram
Answer: (d)
Question: A patient underwent hip surgery. Later he presents with SOB and chest pain. What is the diagnosis?
a. Pulmonary embolism
b. MI
c. Tension pneumothorax
d. Fat embolism
e. None
Answer: (a)
Question: A 25 year old man presents with hx of breathlessness. A transthoracic echo reveals a patent foramen ovale. What diagnostic investigation would you do for a patent foramen ovale?
a. Transesophageal echo
b. Bubble echo
c. Transthoracic echo
d. ECG
Answer: (b)
Question: A 25 year old woman with a hx of several episodes of depression is brought to the ED after she was found with several empty bottles of her meds. She complains of coarse tremor, nausea and vomiting. Which of the following drugs is likely to have caused her symptoms?
a. Fluoxetine
b. Amitriptyline
c. Lithium
d. Phenelzine
e. Olanzapine
Answer: (c)
Question: A 23 year old man feels anxious and agitated when faced with stress. He has an interview in 3 days and would like some help in relieving his symptoms. What is the most appropriate management?
a. SSRI
b. CBT
c. Propranolol
d. Diazepam
Answer: (c)
Question: An 8 year old boy diagnosed with asthma is on salbutamol and beclomethasone. However, he wakes up at night due to his symptoms. What is the next appropriate management?
a. LABA
b. High dose steroid
c. Aminophylline
d. Oral prednisolone
e. Sodium cromoglycate
Answer: (a)
Question: A woman presents with a hx of poisoning 10x with different substances. There are no obvious signs of depression or suicidal behavior. What is the best preventive step?
a. Open access to ED
b. 24h helpline
c. CBT
d. Antidepressants
e. Insight into problem
Answer: (e)
Question: A boy was rushed to the ED unconscious after he had taken methadone belonging to the sister. He was given naloxone and he regained consciousness. After a while he started getting drowsy again. What is responsible for his present drop in level of consciousness?
a. Naloxone is absorbed faster than methadone
b. Methadone is absorbed faster than naloxone
c. He has also taken another substance apart from methadone
d. The methadone had already caused some brain damage
e. Naloxone is eliminated faster than methadone
Answer: (e)
Question: A 24 year old male on remand in prison for murder is referred by the prison doctor. He is noted to be behaving oddly whilst in prison and complains of seeing things. He has a prv hx of IV drug abuse. On questioning he provides inappropriate but approximate answers to all questions stating that Bill Clinton is the prime minister of England. What is the prisoner suffering from?
a. Capgras syndrome
b. Cotard syndrome
c. Ganser syndrome
d. Ekbom syndrome
e. Tourette’s syndrome
Answer: (c)
Question: A 32 year old lady has recently become more active, sleeps less and bought a house and 2 new cars. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Bipolar disorder
b. Mania
c. Hypomania
d. Schizophrenia
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.