PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-19
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Question. A 15 year old boy presents with generalized oedema. His urinalysis reveals +++ proteins. His eGFR is 110. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. IGA nephropathy
B. Membranous nephropathy
C. Minimal change disease
D. Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
E. Lupus nephritis
Answer. (c)
Question. A 7 year old child is being investigated for tuberculosis. His parents do not agree on taking a broncho-alveolar lavage sample under general anaesthesia (GA).What other sample will show growth of the organism?
A. Blood
B. Throat swab
C. Gastric washings
D. Mantoux
E. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Answer. (c)
Question. A 36 year old gravida 1 woman with a gestational age of 30 weeks was brought to A&E as she started to have bleeding from vagina. The bleeding was fresh and painless and was not preceded by trauma. On examination her abdomen was not tender, BP was 90/60mmHg, pulse rate was 130/min, US shows low lying placenta, CTG shows normal fetal heart sounds. How will you best manage this patient?
A. IV fluids → Blood transfusion → delivery
B. IV fluids → blood transfusion→ investigations → delivery
C. Investigations→ IV fluids→ blood transfusion→ delivery
D. Deliver baby immediately
Answer. (a)
Question. A 45 year old female looking pale, has bluish discoloration of hands whenever she goes out in the cold. She has also noticed some reddish spots on her body. She has had symmetrical peripheral arthropathy for the last 1-2 years. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Rheumatoid Arthritis
B. Osteosarcoma
C. Limited Systemic Sclerosis
D. Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis
E. Chondrosarcoma
Answer. (c)
Question. A 22 year old man says that he can hear the voice of his deceased uncle telling him that he is being spied on. The patient is distressed by this and is becoming low in mood and anxious and has not left the house for 2 weeks. He is starting to drink increasing quantities of alcohol. He is noticed to have thought-block and passivity phenomena. What is the single most suitable medication to treat his symptoms?
A. Diazepam
B. Disulfiram
C. Fluoxetine
D. Lithium
E. Olanzapine
Answer. (e)
Question. A 74 year old woman. Presents with recurrent collapse and falls. She lives a quiet life and has a mark/scar on the side of head. What is the diagnosis?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Subdural hematoma
C. Aortic stenosis
D. Vasovagal syncope
E. carotid sinus syncope
Answer. (b)
Question. A man has a BP of 160/90mmHg, proteinuria ++. On ultrasound, kidneys are equally reduced in size with smooth borders and normal pelvicalyceal system. What is the cause of hypertension in this man?
A. Chronic glomerulonephritis
B. Chronic Pyelonephritis
C. Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis
D. Essential HTN
E. Polycystic Kidney
Answer. (a)
Question. A 37 years old lady strongly believes that a famous politician has been sending her flowers every day and is in love with her. However, this is not the case. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
A. Erotomania
B. Pyromania
C. Kleptomania
D. Trichotillomania
E. Grandiosity
Answer. (a)
Question. Pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation presents with tingling and numbness with altered sensation of her right middle and index finger. Tinel’s sign is negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Carpal Tunnel
B. Radial nerve entrapment
C. Blackberry’s thumb
D. Mallet finger
Answer. (a)
Question. A middle aged man who has a history of chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction, blood stained nasal discharge. He now presents with cheek swelling, epiphora, ptosis, diplopia and maxillary pain. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Nasopharyngeal cancer
B. Pharyngeal cancer
C. Sinus squamous cell cancer
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.