PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-12
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Question. A 54 year woman was found to have glycosuria at a routine medical examination. She has a body mass index (BMI) of 32 kg/m2. Her fasting blood sugar is 6 mmol/l. After a glucose tolerance test 2 hours later, her plasma glucose is 9 mmol/l. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Cushing’s syndrome
B. Fanconi’s syndrome
C. Impaired glucose tolerance
D. Type 1 diabetes
E. Type 2 diabetes
Answer. (c)
Question. A 30 years old female presented with a 1.5 cm discrete lump in the upper outer quadrant of her right breast, which was tender. What is the initial investigation?
A. USG
B. FNAC
C. Excisional biopsy
D. Mammogram
E. Open biopsy
Answer. (a)
Question. A lady developed breast abscess after delivery. What is the most likely organism?
A. Staph aureus
B. Staph albus
C. Group B streptococcus
D. Strep pyogenes
E. Strep faecalis
Answer. (a)
Question. A 14 year old boy presents with recurrent abdominal pains, malaise, and weight loss over 6 months. On examination a vague mass is felt in the right iliac fossa. Colonoscopy shows transmural inflammation and granuloma. What is the most appropriate management?
A. Sulfasalazine
B. Paracetamol
C. Metronidazole
D. Ibuprofen
Answer. (a)
Question. An 80 year old woman who is on MR Morphine 60mg had to increase it to 120 mg twice a day and again with extra 10 mg oral Morphine6 times a day. What is the best form of management?
A. Subcutaneous Morphine infusion
B. Fentanyl patches
C. Change to Oxycodone
D. Increase to 200 mg bd orally 90mg MR Morphine plus 30 mg every 4 hours
Answer. (a)
Question. A patient with hepatocellular carcinoma has raised levels of ferritin. What is the most probable cause?
A. Hemochromatosis
B. Wilsons disease
C. Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
D. Carcinomatosis
Answer. (a)
Question. A woman with a spontaneous abortion at 14 and 23 weeks of gestational age presents at 8 weeks gestational age with bleeding PV. What is the most appropriate intervention?
A. Bed rest
B. Aspirin
C. Reassurance
D. Trans-vaginal sonography (TVS)
Answer. (d)
Question. A 4 year old boy presents with a sharp metal injury. He never had any vaccination as his parents were worried about the side effects. What should be the next step?
A. full course of DPT vaccine
B. TT Immunoglobulin
D. No treatment
C. A + B
Answer. (c)
Question. A 51 year old man was sitting for a few hours with his legs crossed. Later he could not dorsiflex or invert his foot. He also has lost sensation on the dorsum of his foot. Which nerve is most likely to be damaged?
A. peroneal nerve
B. Sciatic nerve
C. Sura nerve
D. Femoral nerve
E. Tibial nerve.
Answer. (a)
Question. A 45 year old woman comes with a red, swollen and exudating ulcer on the nipple and areola of right breast with a palpable lump under the ulcer. What do you think is causing this skin condition?
A. Inflammatory cells releasing cytokines
B. Infiltration of the lymphatics by the carcinomatous cells
C. Infiltration of the malignant skin cells to the breast tissue
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.