PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-267
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Question: A pregnant lady at her 39 week GA present with eclampsia. Soon after her arrival in the labour suit, IV MgSO4 and IV hydralazine were prescribed. The patient then develops another fit in the hospital and maintenance dose of MgSO4 has been started. What is your next step in management?
a. Mg SO4 bolus
b. Delivery of baby
c. MgSO4 loading dose
d. Diazepam
Answer: (a)
Question: A man suffering from Influenza A since 5 days ago. CXR: pneumonia. What organism is responsible for pneumonia in this patient?
a. Hemophilius influenzae
b. Klebsiella
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Streptococcus pneumonia
e. Pseudomonas
Answer: (c)
Question: A patient admitted due to repeated attacks of pancreatitis presents with dementia and loss of proprioception in the legs. What is the most appropriate tx?
a. Thiamine
b. Pyridoxine
c. Cobolamin
d. Lipase
e. Antibiotics
Answer: (c)
Question: A man after MI presented with sudden breathlessness and dyspnea. Examination: scattered pansystolic murmur all over the precordium. What is the next investigation that will lead to diagnosis?
a. ECG
b. Echo
c. CT
d. Blood culture
e. CXR
Answer: (b)
Question: During a laparoscopic procedure, a trocar is inserted halfway between the umbilicus and the ant superior iliac spine. What are the structures most likely to be pierced?
a. Rectus sheath
b. Linea alba
c. External oblique aponeurosis
d. Internal oblique and transverse abdominal
e. Both C and D
Answer: (d)
Question: A patient, a small child presented with URTI and later developed fever, earache and tympanic membrane is dull. What is the likely diagnosis?
a. OM
b. OE
c. Glue ear
d. Perforation of the tympanic membrane
e. Referred ear ache
Answer: (a)
Question: A 72 year old male who is a regular smoker has come to the ED with complaints of loss of weight and loss of appetite. He also complains of odynophagia. Examination: actively bleeding ulcer on right tonsil. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
a. Tonsillar ca
b. Vincent’s angina
c. Irritant ingestion
d. Paracoccidioidomycosis
e. Herpes simplex infection
Answer: (a)
Question: A patient with regular episodes of SNHL, vertigo and tinnitus lasting >30 min. Neurological exam=normal. What is the likely diagnosis?
a. Meniere’s disease
b. Acoustic neuroma
c. Otosclerosis
d. Benign positional vertigo
e. Labrynthitis
Answer: (a)
Question: A patient with celiac disease from birth, now as an adult presented with some abdominal symptoms. The biopsy shows infiltration of the gastric epithelium by lymphocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Lymphoma
b. Diverticular disease
c. Lynch syndrome
d. Gastric TB
e. Peritoneal tumor
Answer: (a)
Question: A 55 year old man presented with a hot, raised, tender area of skin on his right leg. He is febrile with rigors. He has been started on flucloxacillin. What other meds will you add?
a. Ciprofloxacin
b. Gentamicin
c. Metronidazole
d. Benzylpenicillin
e. Ceftriaxone
Answer: (d)
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.