PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-206
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Question: A patient with SNHL and loss of corneal reflex on the left side. What is the most definitive investigation?
a. CT of internal auditory meatus
b. Nuclear imaging of brain
c. MRI of internal auditory meatus
d. Radio isotope scan
e. XR skull
Answer: (c)
Question: A middle aged man complains of a node which has been growing on his nose for several months. Now it’s firm with central depression. It is 0.6cm in size. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Basal cell carcinoma
b. Squamous cell carcinoma
c. LN
d. Melanoma
e. Kaposi’s sarcoma
f. Keratoacanthoma
g. Molluscum contagiosum
Answer: (a)
Question: A 45 year old woman presents with rotational vertigo, nausea and vomiting, especially on moving her head. She also had a similar episode 2 years back. These episodes typically follow an event of runny nose, cold, cough and fever. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Acoustic neuroma
b. Meniere’s disease
c. Labyrinthitis
d. BPPV
e. Vestibular neuronitis
Answer: (e)
Question: A 65 year old man with cancer of middle 1/3 of the esophagus presents with dysphagia. What is the most immediate management?
a. Chemotherapy
b. Radiotherapy
c. Stenting
d. Gastrostomy
e. TPN
Answer: (c)
Question: A 1 year old child is brought to ED. He woke up in the middle of the night crying severely. What initial measure should be taken for this child?
a. Refer to surgeon
b. Discharge with advice
c. Analgesia
d. Antibiotic
Answer: (c)
Question: A 30 year old lady was playing volleyball when her hand got injured with the ball. The right hand is not swollen and there is tenderness under the root of the thumb. XR is normal. What is the most appropriate next management?
a. Arm sling for 1 week
b. Raise had for 2d
c. Repeat XR
d. Full arm cast
Answer: (c)
Question: A 33 year old female presents with sudden severe colicky abdominal pain in her RIF. A mobile mass is felt on examination. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. PID
b. Appendicitis
c. Ovarian torsion
d. Constipation
Answer: (c)
Question: A middle aged male is feeling unwell after a recent MI. The recent ECG shows prolonged QRS complex and tented T wave. Na+=136 mmol/l, K+=6.2 mmol/l, urea=5 mmol/l. What is the most appropriate management?
a. Calcium gluconate
b. Calcium resonium
c. Calcium with vitamin D supplement
d. Vitamin D
e. Calcium
Answer: (a)
Question: A 68 year old man with DM and HTN was noted to have cholesterol level of 3.4mmol/l. He was also noted to have microalbuminuria. What is the best drug to add to his regimen?
a. ACEi
b. Statin
c. Amlodipine
d. Biguanides
Answer: (a)
Question: A child playing with toys suddenly develops breathlessness and stridor. Which will lead to the diagnosis?
a. Laryngoscopy
b. CXR
c. Peak flow meter
d. ABG
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.