PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-18
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Question. Lady with 10 months amenorrhea, hypokalaemia, BMI- 32. What is the most probable cause?
A. PCOS
B. Cushings
C. Primary hyperaldosteronism
D. Pheochromocytoma
Answer. (b)
Question. A 64 year old man who has had urinary frequency for the past 2 years now complains of anuria. He is taking nifedipine and propranolol. What is the mechanism of his anuria?
A. Drug induced
B. Diabetes
C. Enlarged prostate gland
D. High blood pressure
E. Cancer of the bladder
Answer. (c)
Question. A 72 year old woman who had a repair of a strangulated femoral hernia two days ago became noisy, aggressive and confused. She is afebrile, her full blood count is normal apart from a raised mean corpuscular volume (MCV). What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Electrolyte imbalance
B. Delirium Tremens
C. Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
D. Infection toxicity
E. Hypoglycemia
Answer. (b)
Question. What is the mode of spread of chickenpox? Choose from the following options:
A. Airborne
B. Close contact
C. Feco-Oral
D. Blood
E. Vector borne
Answer. (a)
Question. A boy with a history of recurrent swollen tender joints on both knees and elbows and not able to participate in sports. What is the investigation of choice to diagnose his case?
A. Rheumatoid factor/ASO titre
B. Clotting factor
C. ESR
D. X-ray
Answer. (b)
Question. A 58 year old man presented with chest pain, breathlessness and weight loss. He is a non-smoker and is a shipyard worker. CXR is shown below. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Lung cancer
B. Mesothelioma
C. Pneumonia
D. T.B
Answer. (b)
Question. A 35 year old woman came for a routine cervical smear examination. Inflammatory changes were seen. her past cervical smears have been negative. She does not complain of any discharge or any other symptom. What will you do next?
A. Repeat cervical smear in 3yrs
B. Repeat smear in 6 months
C. Colposcopy
D. Cauterization
E. Take swab
Answer. (b)
Question. A 40 year old lady was bitten by a bee on her right hand 3 weeks ago. She has a past medical history of breast cancer for which she had Radiotherapy and surgery with axillary clearance She presents to the accident and emergency department with swelling of the right hand. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Anaphylaxis
B. Delayed allergic reaction
C. Cellulitis
D. Lymphoedema
E. Superior vena cava obstruction
Answer. (d)
Question. A 75 year old alcoholic presents with a mass up to the umbilicus, urinary dribbling, incontinence, and clothes smelling of ammonia. What is the next step in management?
A. Urethral catheter
B. Suprapubic catheter
C. Antibiotics26
D. Condom catheter
E. Nephrostomy
Answer. (a)
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.