PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-25
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Question. A 28 years old man presents with a temperature of 38.7˚C and neck stiffness. There is no rash. His GP calls, asking what should be done. How would you advise the GP?
A.Give the patient IV Benzylpenicillin
B.Give the patient IV Doxycycline
C.Give the patient IV Ceftriaxone
D.Send for a blood culture
Answer. (a)
Question. A child had three attacks of tonsillitis last year. What will be the most appropriate management for this child?
A.Treat when ill
B.Surgery
C.Prophylactic Antibiotics
D.Refer to ENT
E.Do Nothing
Answer. (a)
Question. A 45 year old alcoholic man presents with tremors, agitation and confusion. He has been given chlordiazepoxide. He is already on oral thiamine.
What is the most appropriate next step in his management?
A.Intravenous fluids
B.Diazepam
C.IV High potency vitamins
D.Oral thiamine
E.High potency vitamins and thiamine
Answer. (c)
Question. An 18 years old lady in her 30th week of pregnancy is brought to the hospital in altered sensorium. She is taking slow, shallow breaths and her breath has a fruity smell. An ABG analysis shows a pH of 7.20. Urine shows the presence of ketones. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma (HONK)
B. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
C. HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels, and low platelet levels)
D. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH)
E. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Answer. (b)
Question. A woman presented with intermittent pain in her left breast radiating to her left arm and it is not related to her period. What is the diagnosis?
A. Cyclical mastalgia
B. Fibroadenoma
C. Non cyclical mastalgia
D. Duct Ectasia
E. Mondor’s disease
Answer. (c)
Question. A 50 year old lady on regular treatment on tricyclic antidepressant should be checked regularly for the following investigations to avoid complications.
A.Thyroid function test
B.Serum electrolyte
C.Electrocardiogram(ECG)
D.Liver function test
Answer. (c)
Question. A 60 year old man was brought to the A & E department with a hip; he is deaf and has bilateral pedal oedema. What is the SINGLE most probable diagnosis?
A. Paget’s disease
B. Osteoporotic fracture vertebrae
C. Secondary
D. Multiple myeloma
E. Spondylosis
Answer. (a)
Question. You are the SHO in the hospital and the lab report of a patient shows glucose: 4 mmol/L, K: 5.2mmol/l, Na129 mmol/l. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
A.Normal Saline 0.9%
B.Normal saline 4.5%
C.Normal Saline 0.9% + insulin
D.Insulin
E.Dextrose
Answer. (a)
Question. A 72 year old man investigated for anaemia is booked for a colonoscopy in 24hrs. What is the single most appropriate management night before the procedure?
A.Bisacodyl tablet
B.Senna Tablet
C.Magnesium citrate orally
D.Lactulose syrup
Answer. (c)
Question. A 30 year old lady every time she leaves the house experiences palpitation and difficulty in breathing. She has to rush back into her house to allay her anxiety with a drink. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Social phobia
B. Agoraphobia
C. Panic attack
D. Hysteria
E. Arachnophobia
Answer. (b)
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.