Question. An otherwise healthy 13-year-old boy presents with recurrent episodes of facial and tongue swelling and abdominal pain. His father has had similar episodes. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A.C1 esterase deficiency
B.HIV disease
C.Mumps
D.Sarcoidosis
E.Sjogren’s syndrome
Answer. (a)
Question. A 25 year old man has rarely left his house for the past 12 months. He believes that his neighbors are spying on him. His sleep and appetite are poor and he has lost weight. Mental state examination reveals that he hears derogatory voices even when he is alone. Neurological examination is normal.
A. Paranoia
B. Agoraphobia
C. Dementia
D. Hyperthyroidism
E. Schizophrenia
Answer. (e)
Question. A girl presents with signs of hyperventilation. What is the most likely arterial blood gas (ABG) derangement?
A.pH increased pCo2 increased
B.pH decreased pCo2 increased
C.pH increased pCo2 decreased
D.pH decreased pCo2 decreased
Answer. (c)
Question. A 28 year old shipyard worker was admitted for pain in calf while at work which has been increasing over the last 3 months. There is no history of hypertension or diabetes but he is a smoker. On examination, he has loss of posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulsations along with a non-healing ulcer at the base of the right 1st MCP joint. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A.Thromboangitis Obliterans
B.Sciatica
C.Deep Vein Thrombosis
D.Baker’s cyst
E.Embolus
Answer. (a)
Question. A 48 year old woman comes with complaints of constant weakness and tiredness. Blood examination showed haemoglobin levels of 9.2 g/dl, MCV - 74 and MCH- 20. Physical examination was unremarkable. On further questioning she admitted her childhood was plagued by bouts of lethargy but she otherwise remained well. Peripheral blood smear showed microcytic hypochromic cells. Her iron studies were found to be normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Beta thalassemia major
B. Beta thalassemia minor
C. Iron deficiency anaemia
D. Hereditary spherocytosis
Answer. (b)
Question. A 70 year old woman 3 days after a myocardial infarction presents with a pansystolic systolic murmur. What is the most likely cause?
A.Rupture of papillary muscle
B.Ventricular Aneurysm
C.Pericarditis
D.Pericardial Effusion
E.Atrial Septal Defect
Answer. (a)
Question. At birth a baby boy at 38 weeks gestation weighs 1.8 kg. He has hepato- splenomegaly and a rash. Blood tests show raised levels of bilirubin and liver enzymes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A.Galactosemia
B.Biliary Atresia
C.Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD)
D.Rhesus Incompatibility
E.Congenital Viral Infection
Answer. (e)
Question. A 20 year old woman is 17 weeks pregnant. She is worried about the possibility of her baby with spina bifida as she did not take folic acid supplements before conception and in early pregnancy .
A.Pre-implantation genetic diagram
B. Amniocentesis
C.Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
D. Fetal Cordocentesis
E.Genotyping fetal cell in Maternal circulation
F.Ultrasound scan at 18-20 week gestation
Answer. (f)
Question. Parents of a 4 year old child are worried since the child recently started wetting the bed at night again despite being dry for the past 6 months. What advice from the following list of options would you give them?
A.Reassure
B.Fluid restriction
C.Alarm Training
D.Desmopressin
Answer. (c)
Question. A young male is brought to the Accident and Emergency after an RTA. His GCS on initial evaluation is 6. What is the most appropriate next step?
A.CT scan
B.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C.IV Fluids
D.Skull X ray
E.Secure Airway
Answer. (e)
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.