PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-5
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Question. A child suffering from cystic fibrosis developed pneumonia. Which organism is responsible for this pneumonia?
A. Haemophilus influenzae
B. Klebsiella
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Streptococcus pneumonia
E. Pseudomonas
Answer. (c)
Question. A 64 years old man presents with a sudden onset of severe chest pain and sweating for 45 minutes. The x-ray is given below. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Pneumothorax
B. Aortic Dissection
C. Heart Failure
D. MI
E. Pneumonia
Answer. (b)
Question. A 64 years old diabetic has come for a routine eye check-up. Fundoscopy shows new vessels all over the retina. What is the most appropriate management?
A. Strict Sugar Control
B. Regular eye check ups
C. Non urgent referral to a specialist
D. Laser photocoagulation
E. Insulin
Answer. (d)
Question. A 53 year old man presents with a longstanding history of a 1 cm lesion on his arm. It has started bleeding on touch. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Basal cell carcinoma
B. Kaposi’s sarcoma
C. Malignant melanoma
D. Squamous cell carcinoma
E. Keratoacanthoma
Answer. (d)
Question. A man had MI 4 months ago. He now complains of low mood, lack of appetite and problems falling asleep. What is the best medication for him?
A. Amitriptyline
B. Fluoxetine
C. Venlafaxine
D. Sertraline
E. Moclobemide
Answer. (d)
Question. A 50 year old man presents with decreased body mass, mixed iron and folic acid deficiency, and diarrhoea after recent traveling abroad to Barbados. He is also stating that his stools are smelly and difficult to flush away. What is the most discriminative investigation?
A. Blood cultures
B. Thyroid function tests (TFTs)
C. Serum calcium
D. CT scan
E. Jejunal biopsy
Answer. (e)
Question. A 56 year old lady presented with sudden weakness in the left upper and lower limbs. On examination the plantars are up and there is hypertonia. She is hypertensive on anti HTN medications. What is the most appropriate cause of her symptoms?
A. Space occupying lesion
B. Multiple Sclerosis
C. Stroke
D. Giant Cell Arteritis
Answer. (c)
Question. Patient with abdominal pain of sudden onset dies. Autopsy reveals ruptured abdominal aneurysm, what is the pathophysiology resulting in this?
A. Atheroma
B. Aortic coarctation
C. Dissecting aneurysm
Answer. (a)
Question. A six year old child with a history of recurrent jaundice. Between the episodes he is totally fine. Mother gives a history of jaundice being brought about by on-going infections. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Hereditary Spherocytosis
B. G6PD Deficiency
C. Thalassemia
D. Sickle Cell Disease
Answer. (b)
Question. A patient with migraine and photophobia, she has uterine fibroids distorting the uterine cavity. She is the mother of 2 children, needs contraception.
A. Mirena coil
B. Copper IUCD
C. COCP
D. Depo progesterone
E. Endometrolibilation
Answer. (d)
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.