PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-21
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Question. A woman presents with hematuria and her blood tests reveal ANA positive. What is the most likely condition she is suffering from?
A. Good pasture's syndrome
B. Nephrotic syndrome
C. Urinary tract infection
D. SLE
E. Urinary tract trauma
Answer. (d)
Question. A 85 year old man fell down and hit his head. 5 days later he came back with confusion. Which is the most likely site of bleeding?
A. Middle meningeal artery
B. Internal cerebral artery
C. Cerebral vein plexus
D. Berry aneurysm
Answer. (c)
Question. A 30 year old lady with two months history of abdominal cramps, bloating, blood, mucus in stool. Most appropriate initial investigation:
A. Colonoscopy
B. Fecal occult blood
C. Stool culture and sensitivity
D. Fecal calprotectin
Answer. (c)
Question. A 25 years old woman presents with a single lump in the breast and axilla. The lump is mobile and hard in consistency. The ultrasound, mammogram and fine needle aspiration turned out to be normal. What is the most appropriate investigation to confirm the diagnosis?
A. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C. Punch biopsy
D. Genetic testing and counselling
E. Core biopsy
Answer. (e)
Question. A 6 year old sick looking child presents with high fever, drooling of saliva and breathing difficulty. X ray of the neck shows a thumb sign. What is the INITIAL step of management?
A. Adrenaline inhalation
B. Oxygen inhalation
C. Intubation
D. I.V Hydrocortisone
E. I.M MgSO4
Answer. (c)
Question. A 25 year old woman was brought to the A&E by her boyfriend. She has many superficial lacerations. On examination there are many scars of old cuts in her forearm. She is so distressed and constantly says her boyfriend is going to end the relationship. She denies trying to end her life. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Acute psychosis
B. Severe depression
C. Psychotic depression
D. Borderline personality disorder
E. Schizophrenia
Answer. (d)
Question. A 74 year old smoker presented to his GP with a cough and shortness of breath. Examination revealed pigmentation of the oral mucosa and also over the palms and soles. Tests show that he is diabetic and hypokalaemic. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Pseudo Cushing syndrome
B. Conn’s Disease
C. Ectopic Adreno-corticotropic hormone (ACTH)
D. Cushing’s Disease
E. Hypothyroidism
Answer. (d)
Question. A 62 year old woman complains of unsteadiness when walking. On examination she has pyramidal weakness of her left lower limb, and reduced pain and temperature sensation of her right leg and right side of her trunk up to the level of the umbilicus. Joint position sense is impaired at her left great toe but is normal elsewhere. She has a definite left extensor plantar response, and the right plantar response is equivocal. Where is the most likely site of the lesion?
A. Left cervical cord
B. Midline mid-thoracic cord
C. Right mid-thoracic cord
D. Left mid-thoracic cord
E. Left lumbo-sacral plexus
Answer. (d)
Question. A 57 year old man who had myocardial infarction a few months ago has been in a low mood. A diagnosis of moderate depression has been established. Which medication is the best treatment for him?
A. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
B. TACs
C. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
D. Benzodiazepams
E. Mood stabilisers
Answer. (a)
Question. A 50-year-old woman presents following a fall. She reports pain and weakness in her hands for several months, stiff legs and swallowing difficulties and has bilateral wasting of the small muscles of her hands. Reflexes in the upper limbs are absent. Tongue fasciculations are present and both legs show increased tone, pyramidal weakness and hyperreflexia with extensor plantar response. Pain and temperature sensation are impaired in the upper limbs. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Multiple Sclerosis
B. Motor Neuron Disease
C. Syringobulbia
D. Syringomyelia
E. Myasthenia Gravis
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.