PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-268
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Question: A 65 year old man has incurable bronchial cancer. He is unable to cough up his secretions. This is leading to a distressing cough. Which of the following drugs is most likely to help him?
a. Scopolamine
b. Xanomeline
c. Aceclidine
d. Pilocarpine
e. Cevimeline
Answer: (a)
Question: A patient presented after eating a seafood dish at a local restaurant. He complains of difficulty in breathing. His speech is slurred and his BP=85/55mmHg. What would be the most appropriate next step?
a. IV adrenaline
b. IM adrenaline
c. SC adrenaline
d. PO chlorpheniramine
e. IV chlorpheniramine
Answer: (b)
Question: A 7 year old boy presents with proptosis and periorbital edema. What is the immediate action that needs to be taken?
a. IV morphine and immediate ophthalmoscopy
b. IV morphine
c. Observation only
Answer: (a)
Question: A schizophrenic man complains that he can hear voices talking about him and telling him to end his life by cutting his throat. He only hears them when he wakes up from sleep and not at other times. What type of hallucinations is he having?
a. Somatic
b. Kinesthetic
c. Hypnagogic
d. Hypnopompic
e. Lilliputian
Answer: (d)
Question: A 28 year old woman complains of hearing strange voices in her bedroom as she is falling asleep in the night. She says there is no one in the room except her. On evaluation she has no other problems. What is she suffering from?
a. Delusion of persecution
b. Cotard syndrome
c. Hypnagogic hallucinations
d. Lilliputian hallucinations
e. Schizophrenia
Answer: (c)
Question: A 32 year old man on psychiatric meds presents with coarse tremors and diarrhea. What is the most likely alt to the drug causing the prb?
a. Lithium
b. Diazepam
c. Haloperidol
d. Valproate
e. Citalopram
Answer: (d)
Question: A man is brought to the ED after he was stabbed in the head. Chest is clear bilaterally with muffled heart sounds. BP=60/0mmHg, pulse=120 bpm, JVP is raised. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Pulmonary embolism
b. Cardiac tamponade
c. Pericardial effusion
d. Hemothorax
e. Pneumothorax
Answer: (b)
Question: A 64 year old alcoholic who has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis presents with a massive ascites. What is the mechanism of fluid accumulation in a patient with liver disease?
a. Cirrhosis
b. Portal HTN
c. Hypoalbuminemia
d. Liver failure
e. Hepatic encephalopathy
Answer: (c)
Question: A 38 year old man presented to ED with severe pain in upper abdomen. He has already taken a course of triple therapy and now had elective endoscopy 2 days ago. He is in shock. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Ca esophagus
b. Barrett's esophagus
c. Mediastinitis
d. Ca stomach
Answer: (c)
Question: A 68 year old man who is a known case of liver cirrhosis has developed ascites. What is the mechanism for the development of ascites?
a. Portal HTN
b. Hypoalbuminemia
c. Congestive heart failure
d. Liver failure
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.