PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-300
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Question: An elderly male patient with prior hx of hematemesis is having hx of long term use of aspirin and other drugs, now presents with severe epigastric pain, dysphagia and vomiting. He was connected to vital monitors which were not reassuring. What is management?
a. Oral antacids
b. IV PPI
c. Oral PPI
d. Endoscopy
e. Analgesia
Answer: (d)
Question: A 68 year old man presents with bruising and hx of falls. He is found to have a mask-like face, pill rolling tremor and shuffling gait. EEG=normal. Which of the following conditions is he most likely being treated for?
a. HTN
b. DM
c. Psychosis
d. TIA
e. Complex partial seizure
Answer: (c)
Question: A 45 year old woman presents with easy fatigability, even on no exertion, chronic headaches and body aches and severe physical and mental exhaustion. She has no underlying conditions and all investigations are non-conclusive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Somatization
b. Chronic fatigure syndrome
c. Polymyalgia rheumatic
d. GCA
e. Depression
Answer: (b)
Question: A 23 year old male presents to his GP 2 weeks after a RTA concerned about increasing anxiety lethargy and headache. At the time he had a CT brain after banging his head on the steering wheel, which revealed no abnormality. 6m following this episode his symptoms have resolved. What did his original symptoms likely represent?
a. Conversion disorder
b. PTSD
c. Somatization disorder
d. GAD
e. Post-concussion syndrome
Answer: (e)
Question: A 34 year old man had a 4mm ureteric stone which he passed in urine. This time he presents with a 3 cm stone in the right kidney. Single most appropriate treatment?
a. No treatment
b. ESWL
c. Laparotomy
d. Observe
e. Operative stone removal
Answer: (e)
Question: An 18m girl who has had a single UTI is seen in the OPD. She has fever and vomiting but these improved with the course of trimethoprim. Subsequently, MCUG showed bilateral vesicoureteric reflux. Single most appropriate mgmt?
a. Prophylactic antibiotics
b. Reassure
c. No treatment
d. Ureteric surgery
Answer: (d)
Question: A 22 year old says she has taken about 40 tabs of paracetamol 3h ago. Her HR=110 bpm, BP=110/80mmHg and RR=22 bpm. What’s the initial management?
a. Activated charcoal
b. N-acetyl cysteine
c. Gastric lavage
d. Wait for 4h paracetamol level
Answer: (d)
Question: A 35 year old man skidded on a wet road while riding his motorbike at a speed of 70mph. He has a large hematoma on the temporal scalp, some bruises on chest wall and abdomen and a deformed thigh. GCS 11/15. High flow oxygen via mask given. Most immediate radiological investigation required during the initial resuscitation phase?
a. CXR
b. CT brain
c. CT abdomen
d. XR femur
Answer: (a)
Question: A 4 year old baby has a generalized tonic-clonic convulsions and fever of 39C. His mother informs you that this has happened 3-4 times before. What is the most probable diagnosis?
a. Febrile convulsion
b. Absence seizures
c. Epilepsy
d. Partial complex seizure
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.