PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-6
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Question. A 29-year-old woman presents to her GP with a history of weight loss, heat intolerance, poor concentration and palpitations. Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a diagnosis of thyroiditis associated with viral infection?
A. Bilateral exophthalmos
B. Diffuse, smooth goitre
C. Reduced uptake on thyroid isotope scan
D. Positive thyroid peroxidase antibodies
E. Pretibial myxedema
Answer. (c)
Question. A housebound 78 year old man with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has had a gradual deterioration over recent months and is now breathless at rest. He is on maximal inhaled therapy. Results show the following:
Ph: 7.36
PaCO2: 5.9kPa
PaO2: 6.9kPa
What is the single most appropriate additional treatment?
A. Aminophylline (oral)
B. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (oral)
C. Antibiotic (oral)
D. Oxygen
E. Steroid (oral)
Answer. (d)
Question. A 7 months old baby is irritable and fails to gain weight. His stools are pale, frothy and bulky. What will be the most diagnostic test to confirm the condition?
A. Sweat Test
B. Jejunal Biopsy
C. Endomysial Antibodies
D. Stool Culture
E. Liver biopsy
Answer. (b)
Question. A 55 year old man has taken an overdose of his antidepressant medication. He presents with dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention and constipation. What is the most appropriate investigation to be done?
A. Thyroid function tests
B. EEG
C. Creatinine clearance
D. ECG
E. CT
Answer. (b)
Question. A 32 year old patient presents with cervical lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly. What is the SINGLE most appropriate option?
A. Streptokinase
B. Haemophilus
C. Streptococcus
D. Toxoplamosis
E. Non Hodgkins Lymphoma
F. Pneumocystis jerovici
Answer. (e)
Question. A 40 year old man complains of thirst and lethargy. His BP is 140/90mmHg and his calcium which was corrected is 3.7mmol/l. What is the most appropriate management at this stage?
A. IV fluids
B. Prednisolone
C. IV hydrocortisone
D. Calcium preparation
E. Bisphosphonates
Answer. (a)
Question. A woman was brought in unconscious with an empty bottle of medications (PCM or others, not sure) beside her. It is assumed she tried to commit suicide. What will you do?
A. Go to court for warrant to treat her
B. Start treating in her best interest and collect collateral info
C. Wait for her to wake up and seek consent from her
D. Ask her relatives for consent to treat her
Answer. (b)
Question. How to perform CPR on a 5 month old child?
A. 15 chest Compressions with both hands
B. 30 chest compressions with single hand
C. 30 chest compressions with both thumbs
D. 15 chest Compressions with index and middle finger
E. 15 chest compressions with thumb and index finger
Answer. (d)
Question. A 62 year old male comes to the GP complaining of double vision while climbing downstairs. Which of the following nerves is most probably involved?
A. Abducens nerve
B. Trochlear nerve
C. Oculomotor
D. Optic nerve
E. Trigeminal
Answer. (b)
Question. A 27 year old waitress has pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea and increasingly heavy periods. She also complains of dyspareunia. There is generalized pelvic tenderness without peritoneum. Pelvic ultrasound scan is reported as normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Endometriosis
B. Uterine Fibroid
C. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
D. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
E. Tubal Pregnancy
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.