Question: A man feels mild discomfort in the anal region and purulent discharge in underpants. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Fecal incontinence
b. Anal abscess
c. Fistula in ano
d. Anal tags
e. Rectal Ca
Answer: (c)
Question: A 38 year old female presents with difficulty in looking upward and on examination she was found to have lid lag as well. She also complains of her heart racing at times. Which test will help in diagnosis?
a. Tensilon test
b. 24h ECG
c. TFT
d. Schimmer test
e. Young Helmholtz ophthalmoscopy
Answer: (c)
Question: A young anxious mother of a 10m boy comes to you and requests a test for CF. What is the most appropriate investigation?
a. Sweat test
b. Heel prick test
c. Breath test
d. CXR
Answer: (a)
Question: A 22 year old Greek man presents with rapid anemia and jaundice following tx of malaria. He is noted to have Heinz bodies. Choose the single most likely cause from the given options?
a. G6PD deficiency
b. Anemia of chronic disease
c. Pernicious anemia
d. IDA
e. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Answer: (a)
Question: A 65 year old has terminal cancer and his pain is relieved by a fentanyl patch but he now complains of shooting pain in his arm. Which of the following will add to his pain relief?
a. Gabapentin
b. Radiotherapy
c. Amitriptyline
d. Morphine
Answer: (a)
Question: A 45 year old male alcoholic presents after a large hematemesis. He has some spider naevi on his chest, BP=100/76mmHg, pulse=110 bpm. He has a swollen abdomen with shifting dullness.
a. Gastric ca
b. Mallory-weiss tear
c. Esophageal ca
d. Esophageal varices
e. Esophagitis
f. Peptic ulceration
Answer: (d)
Question: A 23 year old woman presents with a 1cm small smooth, firm, mobile mass in her left breast. She is very anxious. What is the most appropriate investigation?
a. Mammography
b. Ultrasound breast
c. FNAC
d. Mammography and Ultrasound
Answer: (b)
Question: A patient was admitted with abdominal pain, diarrhea, pigmented palmar creases and buccal mucosa. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Addison’s disease
b. Cushing syndrome
c. Pheochromocytoma
d. Hyperthyroidism
e. Hypoparathyroidism
Answer: (a)
Question: A 36 year old patient came with diarrhea, bleeding, weight loss and fistula. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Colorectal ca
b. Celiac disease
c. CD
d. UC
e. IBS
Answer: (c)
Question: A 45 year old man has undergone detox and now wants a drug to stop him from craving alcohol. What med would be that drug of choice?
a. Disulfiram
b. Acamprosate
c. Thiamine
d. Naloxone
e. Diazepam
Answer: (b)
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.