PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-13
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Question. A 46 year old man is being treated for a pleural effusion. A chest drain has been sited just below the fourth rib in the mid-axillary line on his right side. What SINGLE structure is at particular risk of injury?
A. Azygos vein
B. Diaphragm
C. Intercostal artery
D. Internal thoracic artery
E. Liver
Answer. (c)
Question. A 45 year old woman who has been taking Lithium for Bipolar affective disorder for the past 14 years presents with coarse tremor. What investigation should be done?
A. Thyroid function test
B. Creatinine clearance
C. Urea and electrolytes
D. Serum lithium levels
E. Reassure
Answer. (d)
Question. What is the most appropriate antibiotic to treat uncomplicated Chlamydia infection in a 21 year old female who is not pregnant?
A. Erythromycin
B. Ciprofloxacin
C. Metronidazole
D. Cefixime
E. Doxycycline
Answer. (e)
Question. A 36 year old man had hematemesis and was found at endoscopy to have a duodenal ulcer. He was treated with H.pylori eradication therapy. Some months later, he returns with epigastric pain. What single investigation is most likely to review eradication of H.pylori?
A. Barium meal
B. C13 urea breath test
C. H.pylori serology
D. Repeat endoscopy
Answer. (b)
Question. A 24 year old, male patient, presents with bizarre behavior. What single characteristic symptom would confirm the diagnosis to be most likely to be schizophrenia?
A. Thought insertion
B. Visual hallucination
C. Aggressive, violent behavior
D. Low mood
E. Body dysmorphic image
Answer. (a)
Question. A 37 year old woman presents with heavy bleeding. Investigations show subserosal fibroid measuring 4 cm and intramural fibroid of 6 cm. What is the most appropriate treatment for her?
A. Uterine artery embolization
B. Abdominal Hysterectomy
C. Hysteroscopic myomectomy
D. Vaginal Hysterectomy
E. Abdominal myomectomy
Answer. (e)
Question. A 34 year old man was involved in a RTA and whilst in the ambulance his GCS deteriorated and RR increased from 30-48 bpm. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
A. IV fluid
B. Needle thoracocentesis
C. 100% oxygen
D. Portable XR
Answer. (c)
Question. A 67 years old lady was found to have serum Calcium of 3.7 mmol/l. What is the most suitable treatment option for her from the following?
A. Pamidronate
B. Calcitonin
C. Decrease calcium in diet
D. No intervention needed
Answer. (a)
Question. A 26 year old man presented with abdominal distension and pain. His stool was mucoid and sometimes blood stained. What is the most appropriate investigation?
A. Stool culture and sensitivity
B. Colonoscopy and Biopsy
C. IgA against tissue transglutaminase
D. Barium meal
E. Jejunal biopsy
Answer. (a)
Question. A 7 years old boy presents with epistaxis of two hours duration. The bleeding has been controlled. His investigations are as follows:
Platelets 210,000
PT 13 seconds
APTT 42 seconds
Bleeding time: Normal
Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Hemophilia
B. Von-Willebrand disease
C. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
D. Vitamin K deficiency
E. Liver disease
F. Anatomical defect
Answer. (f)
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.