PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-273
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Question: A 50 year old DM patient came to the OPD with a complaint of fever, muscle ache, dry cough and anorexia. Investigation: CXR=upper lobe cavitation. What is the single most likely causative organism?
a. Legionella
b. Mycoplasma
c. Staphylococcus
d. Klebsiella
e. Streptococcus
Answer: (d)
Question: A 20 year old man complains that all his movements are being watched. Sometimes he feels as though his actions are being controlled by his radio. At other times he is aware of voices describing what he is doing. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Mania
b. Drug induced psychosis
c. Delusion of control
d. Schizophrenia
e. Korsakoff psychosis
Answer: (d)
Question: A 35 year old is agitated and euphoric. He claims to be helping the prime minister with economic policy, although this is not true when checked. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Mania
b. Schizophrenia
c. Hypomania
d. Drug induced personality disorder
e. Delusion of grandeur
Answer: (e)
Question: A 20 year old student who recently visited Asia came to the OPD with complaints of low grade fever, night sweats, anorexia and productive cough. Investigation: CXR=cavitary lesions in upper lobes. What is the single most likely causative organism?
a. Mycoplasma
b. Klebsiella
c. TB
d. PCP
e. Viral pneumonia
Answer: (c)
Question: A 35 year old man with Type 1 DM is dehydrated with BP=90/50mmHg. What is the single most appropriate initial investigation?
a. ABG
b. CBC
c. HbA1c
d. LFT
e. BUE
Answer: (a)
Question: A 45 year old woman presents with pruritis. Examination: skin pigmentation. Investigation: raised ALP and presence of anti-mitochondrial antibodies. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Psoriasis
b. Scabies
c. Atopic eczema
d. Dermatitis herpetiformis
e. Hyperthyroidism
f. Primary biliary cirrhosis
Answer: (f)
Question: A 60 year old man complains of tiredness, lethargy and itching that is severe after a hot bath. He also has nocturia, polyuria and nausea and vomiting. Examination: pallor, pigmentation and generalized edema. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Hyperthyroidism
b. Lichen planus
c. Lymphoma
d. Eczema
e. Liver failure
f. CRF
Answer: (f)
Question: A 30 year old man complains of vague pain in the loin with BP=140/90mmHg. He is found to have proteinuria and hematuria. What is the investigation to confirm the diagnosis?
a. Abdominal US
b. ANCA
c. ANA
d. Urine microscopy and culture
e. Stool culture
Answer: (a)
Question: A 54 year old man comes with a sudden onset of palpitations and breathlessness. His HR=164 bpm. What is the single most appropriate tx in the acute phase?
a. Adenosine
b. Metoprolol
c. Verapamil
d. Amiodarone
Answer: (a)
Question: A 29 year old woman has developed an itchy scaly rash particularly over her wrist with fine white streaks overlying the lesion. Her nails have ridges and her buccal mucosa is lined with a lacy white pattern. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
a. Psoriasis
b. Scabies
c. Urticaria
d. Dermatitis herpetiformis
e. Hyperthyroidism
f. Lichen planus
Answer: (f)
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.