PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-29
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Question. A maid complains of pain in the anterior inferior part of the kneE. What is the most likely bursa involved?
A. Suprapatellar
B. Prepatellar
C. Inferior patella
D. Medial patella
Answer. (d)
Question. A woman with sickle cell disease comes for contraceptive advicE. What do you give her?
A. COCP
B. Mirena
C. Depo Provera
D. IUCD
E. Condoms
Answer. (c)
Question. A 55 year female presented with complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitation. On admission ECG showed SVT with HR of 220/min. No response to carotid massagE. What is the next step in management?
A. DC shock
B. IV adenosine
C. Verapamil
D. PCI
E. Amiodarone
Answer. (d)
Question. A first year college student is brought into A&E unconscious with constricted pupils, redness around the nasal alae, inflamed and swollen nasal mucosa and high fever. Toxicity with what substance is suspected?
A. CocaineE. Marijuana
B. Heroin
C. Ecstasy
D. LSD
Answer. (b)
Question. a 78 year old man with a past history of ischemic heart disease presents with yellow haloes, nausea and vomiting. ECG reveals arrhythmiA. Which of the following medications is most likely responsible for his symptoms?
A. Amlodipine
B. Digoxin
C. Aminophylline
D. Propranolol
E. Diltiazem
Answer. (b)
Question. A 7 year old boy is brought by his mother who says that he was well at birth but has been suffering from repeated chest and gastrointestinal infections since then. She also says that he is not growing well for his agE. What is the likely condition in this child?
A. Cystic fibrosis
B. Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
C. Primary T cell immunodeficiency
D. Primary B cell immunodeficiency
E. Malabsorption
Answer. (a)
Question. A 40 year old man who had a sore throat for 2 months now presents with mild pedal edemA. BP is 190/100mmHg and has haematuria and proteinuriA. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. IgA Nephropathy
B. Buerger’s disease
C. Membranous nephropathy
D. Post streptococcal nephropathy
Answer. (b)
Question. A 22 year old college student presented with low grade fever and malaise for about a week. On examination his tonsils were enlarged with a white membrane over them, also palpable, tender lymph nodes in the neck and a macular rash. He went on a holiday a month ago to ThailanD. What is the diagnosis?
A. Diphtheria
B. Glandular fever
C. Exudative pharyngitis
D. Acute tonsillitis
Answer. (c)
Question. A woman has electric pains in her face that start with jaw and radiate towards her foreheaD. Her corneal reflexes are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Atypical face pain
B. Trigeminal neuralgia
C. Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
D. Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
E. Herpes Zoster
Answer. (b)
Question. A 35 year old man presents with painless left testicular enlargement since the past 6 months, which is increasing in size. The swelling is 3 times larger than the right testis; there is no tenderness or redness. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Testicular tumour
B. HydroceleE. Reassure
C. Epididymal Cyst
D. Epididymo – orchitis
Answer. (a)
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.