PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-20
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Question. A 70 year old lady who has been treated on Carbamazepine for epilepsy, she now presents with shortness of breath and lightheadedness. Blood results show MCV 70, Hb 8.5g/dl, WBC 2, Neutrophils 1 and Platelets 50.
A. Aplastic anaemia
B. Hereditary spherocytosis
C. Pernicious anaemia
D. Folate deficiency anaemia
E. Haemorrhagic anaemia
Answer. (a)
Question. A patient presented with a stab injury to his left groin, he keeps bleeding profusely. pressure has been applied to stop bleeding , BP 80/60mmHg. What is the next appropriate action?
A. I/V fluid
B. Blood Transfusion
C. Oxygen
D. Elevate limb
Answer. (a)
Question. Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities is most likely to be seen in SIADH?
A. High serum Na, low serum osmolarity, high urine osmolarity
B. Low serum Na, low serum osmolarity, high urine osmolarity
C. Low serum Na, high serum osmolarity, high urine osmolarity
D. High serum Na, high serum osmolarity, low urine osmolarity
E. Normal Na, normal serum osmolarity, normal urine osmolarity
Answer. (b)
Question. A 50 year old lady who had fallen in a shopping centre was brought to the accident and emergency department. She reported to have an attack of palpitations for 30 seconds before collapsing. An ECG was done and shows atrial fibrillation. What is the single most appropriate treatment?
A. Digoxin
B. Warfarin
C. Amiodarone
D. Metoprolol
E. Flecainide
Answer. (d)
Question. A 46 year old man is being investigated for indigestion. Jejunal biopsy shows deposition of macrophages containing Periodic acid–Schiff (PAS)– positive granules with clumps. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Bacterial overgrowth
B. Coeliac disease
C. Tropical sprue
D. Whipple’s disease
E. Small bowel lymphoma
Answer. (d)
Question. A new mother has been feeling tired, tearful and overwhelmed for the past 2 weeks after the birth of her baby. She feels like she cannot cope and is unfit to take care of the child. What is your most likely diagnosis?
A. Postpartum Blues
B. Postpartum Depression
C. Postpartum Psychosis
D. Psychotic Depression
Answer. (b)
Question. A girl with a history of allergies visited a friend’s farm. She got stridor, wheeze and erythematous rash. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A. 0.25ml IM adrenaline
B. 0.25ml PO adrenaline
C. 0.25ml IV adrenaline
D. IV chlorpheniramine
Answer. (a)
Question. A man had a soft mass on his mandible. Mass is freely mobile and has started growing progressively over the past six months. The mass still moves freely. What is the best investigation for this patient?
A. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
B. CT scan
C. X ray
D. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
E. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Answer. (a)
Question. A 28 year old lady with a family history of cystic fibrosis comes for genetic counselling and wants the earliest possible diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis for the baby she is planning. She is not in favour of termination. What would you recommend for her?
A. Chorionic villus sampling
B. Amniocentesis
C. Pre implantation genetic diagnosis
D. Chromosomal karyotyping
E. Maternal serum test
F. Reassure
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.