PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-277
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Question: A 37 year old man presents with some raised lesions on the shin. He came down with a cough and also complained of arthralgia. Examination: bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and erythema nodosum is present. What is the single most likely cause?
a. CD
b. UC
c. Sarcoidosis
d. Streptococcal infection
e. TB
Answer: (b)
Question: A young lady with cervical ectropion bleeds on touch. What is the most appropriate next investigation?
a. Transvaginal US
b. Cervical smear
c. Punch biopsy
d. Serum estradiol
e. Colposcopy
Answer: (b)
Question: A 28 year old man with recent onset of dyspepsia after eating spicy food and alcohol consumption. H. pylori fecal antigen was negative. He returns after 1m with similar symptoms despite being given omeprazole 40 mg. What is the single best initial investigation?
a. Hydrogen breath test
b. Gastroscopy
c. Barium meal
d. None
Answer: (b)
Question: A 35 year old woman who usually has 4 days mid-cycle bleeding, had her period 10d ago. She is now presented with spots of blood. Her smear was normal 6m ago. Examination: cervical ectropion which doesn’t bleed on touch. What would you do?
a. Cervical smear
b. Endocervical swab
c. US guided biopsy
d. Laparotomy
e. Transvaginal US
f. Punch biopsy
g. Serum estradiol
h. Colposcopy
Answer: (a)
Question: A 7 year old boy presents with epistaxis of 2h duration. The bleeding has been controlled. Investigation: Platelets=210, PT=13, APTT=42, bleeding time=normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Hemophilia
b. Von willebrand disease
c. ITP
d. Vitamin K deficiency
e. Liver disease
f. Anatomical defect
Answer: (f)
Question: A pregnant woman returns from Sudan, now presenting with intermittent fever, rigor and seizures. What is the diagnosis?
a. TB
b. Malaria
c. Meningitis
d. Lyme disease
Answer: (b)
Question: A patient is unresponsive and cyanosed. What is the most definitive 1st step in management?
a. Chest compressions
b. Check airway
c. Call 999
d. Mouth to mouth
e. Recovery position
Answer: (b)
Question: A man was bitten by a drug addict and came to the hospital with a wound. What investigation should be undertaken?
a. Hepatitis C
b. Lyme disease
c. Hepatitis B
d. Syphilis
e. Hepatitis A
Answer: (c)
Question: An 18 year old woman says that she can’t walk around as she is very big for that room. What is the most likely hallucination?
a. Extracampine visual hallucinations
b. Lilliputian visual hallucinations
c. Alice in wonderland syndrome
d. Hypnagogic hallucinations
Answer: (b)
Question: A middle aged lady presented with fever, altered sensorium, bleeding gums and jaundice. Labs: deranged renal function tests, normal PT/APTT, fragmented RBCs and low platelets. What’s the most likely diagnosis?
a. Cholesterol emboli
b. HUS
c. TTP
d. Hepatorenal syndrome
e. Sepsis
Answer: (c)
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.