PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-17
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question. Infection of which of the following areas in the face will lead to pre auricular lymph node enlargement?
A. Mastoid area
B. Mandibular area
C. Pinna of the ear
D. Upper eyelid
Answer. (c)
Question. A 1 week old baby presents with projectile vomiting. On examination there is an olive shaped mass in his abdomen. What investigation would you do for him initially?
A. Ultrasound abdomen
B. Check serum potassium
C. Laparoscopy
D. CT abdomen
Answer. (b)
Question. A 45 year old woman comes with complaints of bloody discharge from the nipple. No other symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Paget's disease
B. Duct ectasia
C. Duct papilloma
D. Ductal Ca. in situ
Answer. (c)
Question. A 50 year old man presents with low mood, poor concentration, anhedonia and insomnia. He has had two episodes of increased activity, promiscuity and aggressive behaviour in the past. He was arrested 8 months ago for trying to rob a bank, claiming it as his own. Which drug is most likely to benefit him?
A. Haloperidol
B. Citalopram
C. Desipramine
D. Carbamazepine
E. Ethosuximide
Answer. (b)
Question. A 30 year old woman has injured her left lower chest in a RTA. She has BP 80/50mmHg, pulse 120 bpm. Auscultation of chest and bowel sounds present. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Diaphragmatic rupture
B. Flail chest
C. Fracture of ribs
D. Ruptured oesophagus
E. Tension pneumothorax
Answer. (a)
Question. A 65 year old alcoholic male is brought into hospital with aggression, confusion, diplopia and ataxia. IV chlordiazepoxide has been started. Which other medication would you like to give?
A. Antibiotics
B. IV fluids
C. Acamprosate
D. Disulfiram
E. High dose B vitamins
Answer. (e)
Question. Patient with a history of alcoholism, ataxic gait, hallucinations and loss of memory. He is given a coma. What other drug can you give with this?
A. Chlordiazepoxide
B. Thiamine
C. Diazepam
D. Disulfiram
E. Haloperidol
Answer. (b)
Question. A lady comes with severe liver disease and hematemesis. Her INR is more than 10. What should she be given?
A. Fresh Frozen Plasma
B. Steroids
C. Whole blood
D. IV Fluids
E. Vitamin K
Answer. (a)
Question. A woman who returned from abroad after three weeks of holiday complains of severe diarrhoea of three weeks duration, she has also developed iron deficiency anaemia and folic acid deficiency. What condition best describes her situation?
A. Jejunal villous atrophy
B. Chronic diarrhoea secretions
C. Malabsorption
D. Increased catabolism
E. Increased secretions of acids
Answer. (c)
Question. A 33 year old male came to the hospital with complaints of occasional left sided chest pain that lasted less than 30 minutes, following exercise, which relieves upon taking rest. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Unstable angina
B. Decubitus angina
C. Stable angina
D. Coronary spasm
E. Myocardial infarction
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.