PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-308
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question: An autistic boy had refused treatment, what to do?
A. hold a best interest meeting
B. discharge him
C. get a court order
Answer. (a)
Question: A 52 year old patient who just had a surgery and diabetic. Lifestyle hasn’t helped. Bp-high. Hba1c high-60, blood sugar of 11. No eGfr amongst the tests done. What to give?
A. metformin
B. rainproof
C. gliptins
Answer. (a)
Question: A woman started vomiting a few days after chemotherapy + tingling sensations in the hands.
A. chemotherapy induced neuropathy
B. hypocalcemia
Answer. (a)
Question: A px that feels pain in fingers and pain whenever she is in the cold(Rh.pheno)?
A. beta blocker
B. nifedipine
C. Plim rose oil
Answer. (b)
Question: A epileptic man with learning disabilities. He has been refusing his medications and has fit. Best way to manage him. The patient also has no capacity?
A. Court order
B. family meeting or so
C. Convert medication or so
D. Give medications via NG tube
Answer. (b)
Question: A 34 year old pregnant female at, nearly, 38 weeks gestation with painful vaginal bleeding, TVUS showed fetal heart rate of 180, options?
A. placenta previa,
B. Vasa previa,
C. placental abruption
Answer. (c)
Question: A child who had nephrotic syndrome and had been on prednisolone for 2 weeks came in contact with a chickenpox person a day ago. Most appropriate step?
A. Stop prednisolone
B. Reduce dose of prednisolone
C. Give varicella immunoglobulins
Answer. (c)
Question: A man who suffered trauma to the hand following which he’s unable to flex the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints of middle finger. What structure was involved?
A. Flexor digitorum profundus
B. Flexor digitorum superficialis
C. Ulnar nerve
Answer. (b)
Question: Neonate with a pinkish soft wet lump on the umbilicus. Treatment?
A. Silver nitrate
B. Fusidic acid
C. Topical miconazole
D. Hydrocortisone
Answer. (a)
Question: A question on dripping of blood per rectum after defecation. No pain + constipation. What test to arrive at diagnosis?
A. cystoscope
B. proctascopy
Answer. (b)
Question: A lady who had a previous history of DVT/PE (don't remember). Had a surgery and following surgery developed a DVT. She was previously on clopidogrel but was stopped 10 days to surgery. What to do (think husband wanted to know what happened)?
A. Disclose full information to husband and apologize
B. Disclose full info and do not apologize
C. Contact ethics liaison something
Answer. (b)
Question: There was a question with a lady with blood on tissue and once the blood trickled out. An investigation showed an ulceration and granuloma. Also has some inflammation of some sort at the anal region.
A. Ulcerative colitis
B. Crohns
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.