PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-309
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question: A patient has received 15 units of blood transfusion, what is the electrolyte abnormality?
A. Hypokaelamia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Hypomagnesemia
D. Hypernatremia
Answer. (b)
Question: Question on what to give to a depressed man (no fluoxetine, no sertraline in f options)
A. citalopram
B. quetiapine
Answer. (a)
Question: Question with some controversy-the protein in urine was recorded as 1.5grams (not microgram)
A. pre eclampsia
B. gestational hypertension
C. chronic hyper
Answer. (a)
Question: There was a question with a man who had inflammatory changes of the lower oesophagus. And had a history of hiatus hernia.
A. Barret oesophagus
B. Achalasia
Answer. (a)
Question: A 3 year old boy who has eczema. It’s controlled by emollients. Developed lesions on the face, mouth ulcers and around the eczema lesion. Treatment?
A. Antiviral
B. Antibacterial
C. Antifungal
D. Corticosteroids
E. No treatment required
Answer. (a)
Question: A 17 year old girl with amenorrhea. Short among her peers. No secondary sexual characteristics. No family history of genetic abnormalities. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Turners
B. Panhypopituitairsm
C. Gonadla digenesis
Answer. (a)
Question: A patient with a painful red eye, irregular pupil, flourecein test negative. What is the Diagnosis?
A. Anterior Uveitis
B. Glaucoma
Answer. (a)
Question: A 2 days old baby whose mother is worried about hearing problems because she had deafness and on bilateral hearing aid. What investigation?
A. ABR
B. Distraction test
C pure tone audiometry
Answer. (a)
Question: Osteoarthritis patient with pain, has peptic ulcer and on PCM but still having pain. What is the next management?
A. Codeine
B. Ibuprofen
C. Naproxen
D. Tramadol
Answer. (a)
Question: A px underwent TURP what kind of electrolyte imbalance will you find?
A. hypokemia
B. hyponatremia
C. hypermag etc
Answer. (b)
Question: A 50 year old woman who hasn't seen her period for 8 months, having serious hot flashes, insomnia, a smoker. Rx:
A. Clonidine
B. HRT (estrogen & progesterone)
Answer. (b)
Question: A woman was caught shoplifting by police and she started cutting herself with objects. Police is asking you for the woman's medical records;
A. Inform police to apply officially to the hospital
B. Ask patient's permission before giving her medical information
C. Refuse to give out any information.
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.