PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-14
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Question. Patient with widespread ovarian carcinoma had bowel obstruction and severe colic for 2 hrs and was normal in between. What is the most appropriate management?
A. S/C morphine (PCA)
B. Spasmolytics
C. Palliative colostomy
D. Oral Morphine
E. Laxatives
Answer. (b)
Question. A patient, from Africa, comes with a nodular patch on the shin. It has a reddish brown colour. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Lupus vulgaris
B. Erythema nodosum
C. Pyoderma Gangrenosum
D. Erythema marginatum
E. Solar Keratosis
Answer. (b)
Question. A 24 year old woman has eight weeks amenorrhoea, right sided pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding. She is apyrexial. Peritonism is elicited in the right iliac fossa. Vaginal examination reveals right-sided cervical excitation. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Ectopic Pregnancy
B. Salpingitis
C. Endometriosis
D. Ovarian Torsion
E. Ovarian tumor
Answer. (a)
Question. A 27 year old presents with abdominal pain, bleeding, vomiting and diarrohea. Her last menstrual period was 7 weeks ago. On examination the abdomen is tender and BP is 90/60mmHg. What is the next appropriate management?
A. Immediate laparotomy
B. Laparoscopy
C. Salpingotomy
D. Salpingectomy
E. Methotrexate
Answer. (a)
Question. A 55 year old alcoholic man complains of severe abdominal pain radiating to his back. He also passes loose stool, pale stools and has weight loss. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Acute pancreatitis
B. Chronic pancreatitis
C. Esophagitis
D. Pancreatic carcinoma
Answer. (d)
Question. A 30 year old gentleman is brought to hospital and is found to have increased blood pressure and low serum potassium levels on examination. Which hormone should be tested?
A. Aldosterone
B. Cortisol
C. Adrenaline
D. Glucagon
E. Growth hormone
Answer. (a)
Question. A 50 year old patient has been prescribed propranolol for a cardiac condition, but his GP now wants to stop this drug. Which of the following is the most important reason for this decision?
A. Familial tremor
B. Partial AV heart block
C. Mild hypertension
D. Angina pectoris
E. Supraventricular tachycardias
Answer. (b)
Question. A young woman was stabbed in the neck. On tongue protrusion, there was deviation to the right side. Which nerve is involved?
A. Hypoglossal nerve injury
B. Accessory nerve
C. Vagus nerve
D. Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer. (a)
Question. A 20 year old male smoker is noted to have intense rubor of the feet and absent foot pulse. On examination he was found to have amputated right 2nd toe. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Intermittent claudication
B. Cardiovascular syphilis
C. Buerger’s disease
D. Embolism
E. Acute limb ischemia
Answer. (c)
Question. An elderly male who is immunocompromised has whitish plaques in the pharynx. He has dementia, and has stopped taking food due to the whitish plaques on the tongue. How will you treat this elderly male?
A. Fluconazole suspension
B. Nystatin suspension
C. Oral Miconazole
D. Oral Fluconazole
E. IV Fluconazole
Answer. (e)
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.