PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-32
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Question. A 4 year old boy presents with bleeding from nose, bleeding time is increaseD. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. ITP
B. Haemophilia
C. HSP
D. Von-willebrand disease
Answer. (d)
Question. A 64 year old female presents to the emergency department with sudden loss of vision in her right eyE. There is no history of headache or eye pain. Patient is on anti-hypertensive medications. On examination the right eye shows no signs of congestion. Visual acuity is 20/200. Red reflex is present. Ophthalmoscopy shows hyperaemia with numerous flame shaped haemorrhages and increased tortuosity of the retinal blood vessels. What is the likely diagnosis?
A. CRAO
B. Retinal detachment
C. GCA
D. BRAO
E. CRVO
Answer. (e)
Question. A 35 year old man has fallen 10 m from a ladder and has been brought to the emergency department. He is drowsy and has swelling on the right parietal areA. His GCS score is initially 13 but falls to 9. What is the single most appropriate step?
A. CT scan of head
B. IV Mannitol
C. MRI of the brain
D. Skull x-ray
E. Observation
Answer. (a)
Question. A 3 years old boy presents with difficulty in walking and skin lesions. He has a rash on the 3rd day after the appearance of fever. What is the most likely causative agent?
A. Streptococcus pyogenes
B. Rubella virus
C. Parvovirus
D. Papova virus
E. Paramyxovirus
Answer. (e)
Question. A 56 year old woman with breast cancer and widespread lung metastases has a non-productive cough. She has been given codeine and the cough is not relieveD. What is the next step in management?
A. Oral antibiotics
B. Albuterol/ Nebulizers
C. Oxygen
D. Nebulization with 0.9% NaCl
E. Anaesthetic nebulizer
Answer. (d)
Question. A 60 year old diabetic complains of pain in thigh and gluteal region on walking up the stairs for the last 6 months. She is a heavy smoker and has ischemic heart diseasE. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
A. ThromboangitisObliterans
B. Sciatica
C. DVT
D. Atherosclerosis
E. Embolus
Answer. (a)
Question. A 2 year child is severely dehydrated and needs immediate fluid resuscitation. 4 attempts to gain IV access have faileD. Which of the following access routes should be considered next?
A. Subclavian artery
B. Radial artery
C. Intraosseous
D. Internal jugular vein
E. Saphenous cut
Answer. (c)
Question. A 62 year old man has been smoking about 15 cigarettes a day for 45 years. He started working as a builder when he was 24 years olD. He presents with chest pain, shortness of breath and weight loss. Chest X-ray shows bilateral fibrosis and left side pleural effusion. What is the best investigation that will lead to diagnosis?
A. Chest x-rayE. CT Scan
B. Pleural fluid aspiration of cytology
C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D. Pleural biopsy
Answer. (d)
Question. A patient underwent a liver biopsy. What is the most important investigation before the biopsy?
A. Viral screen
B. Coagulation profile
C. Serum electrolytes
D. Liver function tests
E. Abdominal US
Answer. (b)
Question. A 53 year old man felt a jerk in his left hand which spread to the rest of the body. A few minutes later he developed a generalized seizure with loss of consciousness. What is the Investigation of choice here?
A. CT head
B. EEG
C. ECG
D. Carotid USG
E. 24 hrs EEG
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.