PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-8
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Question. A 76 year old lady had loss of consciousness but was fine after 10 minutes. She was taking Aspirin, Bendroflumethiazide and Simvastatin. All examinations were normal. CT scan was done. What is the most appropriate management?
A. Add aspirin 300
B. Clopidogrel
C. Dipyramidamole
D. Clopidogrel +Dipyramidamole
Answer. (b)
Question. A man is being admitted for an open fracture of the femur following RTA. During the induction of anaesthesia the BP drops to 60/40 and HR is 130 bpm. The likely explanation is:
A. Fat embolism
B. Severe bleeding
C. Reaction to anaesthesia
D. Pulmonary Embolism
Answer. (c)
Question. A 16 year old boy presents with acute pain in the right ear and little bleeding from the same ear. He had been in a boxing match and had sustained a blow to the ear. There is little blood in the auditory canal and a small perforation of the eardrum. What is the most appropriate management?
A. Admission for parenteral antibiotics
B. Nasal decongestant
C. Oral Amoxicillin
D. Outpatient clinic review
E. Packing of the ear
Answer. (c)
Question. An 18 month old boy has been brought to the Emergency department because he has been refusing to move his left arm and crying more than usual for the past 24 hours. He has recently been looked after by his mother’s new boyfriend while she attended college. Assessment shows multiple bruises and a fracture of left humerus which is put in plaster. What is the SINGLE most appropriate next step?
A. Admit under care of paediatrician
B. Discharge with painkiller
C. Follow up in fracture clinic
D. Follow up in paediatric outpatients
E. Follow up with general practitioner (GP)
Answer. (a)
Question. A pregnant pt with Rh –ve who hasn’t been previously sensitized delivers her first baby at home without any problem. What would be the latest time to administer anti-sensitization?
A. 6h PP
B. 24h PP
C. 48h PP
D. 72h PP
E. 5d PP
Answer. (d)
Question. A 16 year old girl is brought to the hospital by her parents as they are worried about her poor appetite and her rigorous exercise regimen. And she does not think there is anything wrong with her eating habits. She says she is overweight which is why she follows such a strict diet and exercise regimen. What is your next line of management? The girl’s Height - 165cm. Weight - 33kg
A. Reassure parents
B. Detain under mental health Act
C. Eating disorder clinic
D. Psychodynamic Therapy
Answer. (b)
Question. Patient immunized against hep B. What do you expect to find on investigation?
A. HbsAg negative, Anti HBc positive, Anti HBe negative
B. HbsAg negative, Anti HBc negative, Anti HBs positive /Anti HBe positive
C. HBsAg positive, Anti HBc negative, Anti HBe negative
D. HBsAg positive, AntiHBs, HBeAg, Anti HBe, Anti HBc.
Answer. (b)
Question. A couple are expecting their second baby. They have one son who has haemophilia A. What is the likelihood of their second child also being born with haemophilia?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
E. No likelihood
Answer. (a)
Question. A 30 year old lady has blood film shows with pictures of anaemia with spherocytes. What will you do?
A. Direct Coomb Test
B. Indirect Coomb Test
C. Bone marrow examination
D. Serum ferritin
Answer. (a)
Question. A 5 year old child was found to have vesico-ureteric reflux. What is true about this condition?
A. Requires prophylactic antibiotics
B. Most will require surgery
C. In most kidney will be scarred by five years
D. No further action is required
E. It is usually asymptomatic
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.