PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-302
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Question: How will you check the function of the Ulnar nerve?
A. Adduction of fingers
B. Flex wrist towards radial side
C. Extend elbow
D. Extension at PIP
Answer. (a)
Question: A 59 years old patient has been diagnosed with hypertension. His blood pressure has been above 160/90 mmHg on three separate occasions. His biochemical profile is as follows:
Na: 145 mmol/L
K: 6.2 mmol/L
Creatinine: 112 µmol/L
Urea: 5.7 mmol/L
Which antihypertensive will you choose for him?
A. Diuretic
B. ACE Inhibitors
C. Hydralazine
D. Angiotensin receptor blocker
Answer. (d)
Question: After eating a cookie at a garden party, a child began to cough and went blue. The mother also noticed that there were swollen patches on the skin. What is the diagnosis?
A. Allergic reaction
B. Aspiration of food
C. Cyanotic heart disease
D. Tracheo-esophageal fistula
E. Achalasia cardia
Answer. (a)
Question: A 45 year old lady with swelling on her face and ankle edema, protein +++, BP 145/98mmHg. She was previously healthy. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Membranous glomerulonephritis
B. Post Strep GN
C. IGa GN
D. Minimal change GN
Answer. (a)
Question: A 60 year old lady has severe chest pain. ECG shows changes of inferior wall MI. ECG also shows progressive prolongation of the PR interval until a P wave is dropped. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Atrial Fibrillation
B. Ventricular tachycardia
C. SupraVentricular tachycardia
D. Mobitz Type I Second Degree heart Block
E. Mobitz Type II Second Degree heart Block
Answer. (d)
Question: A man has been brought into Accident & Emergency for alternating episodes of over activity and depression. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Dysthymia
B. Bipolar affective disorder
C. Cyclothymia
D. Mania
E. Phobia
Answer. (b)
Question: An old patient develops urinary retention on a coach journey. He is on Nifedipine and Atenolol for hypertension and he has had nocturnal frequency since the last two years? What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Prostatic Ca
B. BPH
C. Transitional cell carcinoma
D. Spinal cord compression
E. Trauma
Answer. (b)
Question: An elderly man on morphine for pain meds and well controlled now has constipation despite increased fluid intake, moves bowel 3 times a week and stool has normal consistency. What will you give?
A. stimulant laxative
B. Fecal softener
C. Low residue diet
D. Phosphate enema
Answer. (a)
Question: A 9 year old boy presented with complaints of nocturnal cough and shortness of breath, chest tightness plus wheeze after playing football. His father has eczema. What is the most appropriate investigation?
A. CXR
B. Pulmonary function tests
C. High-Resolution Chest Tomography (HRCT)
D. Sweat test
Answer. (b)
Question: A woman presents with alternating episodes of low mood and happiness. When she feels happy she goes on extravagant shopping sprees. What is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
A. Depression
B. Bipolar affective disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Panic disorder
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.