PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-36
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Question. You are asked to see a 1 hour old baby. He is dysmorphic, with a small chin and low-set ears. He also has a small head and rocker- bottom feet. , select the most likely karyotype:
A. 45XO
B. 47XXX
C. 47XXY
D. 47 XY(13)
E. 47 XY(18)
Answer. (e)
Question. A patient with severe Alzeheimers and is on ‘end of life care’. A team of specialists managing him had decided on a “DNAR in case of cardiac arrest” as the best management option for the patient in case of cardiac arrest. As the managing FY1 doctor what would you do?
A. Access patient’s mental capacity
B. Carry out the DNAR specialist order
C. Take consent from relatives.
D. Consent form should be signed by relative and patient.
Answer. (a)
Question. A 59-year-old man has shown a change in his mood and personality over a 9-month perioD. He has subsequently developed difficulty with memory and concentration, and then progressive fidgety movements of his limbs and facial musculaturE. By the time of medical assessment he has frank choreiform movements and a Mini-Mental State Examination of 21/30. Other examinations are normal. He was adopted and therefore no information on his family history is availablE. He has three adult children (aged 27, 30 and 33 years) of whom the two youngest are asymptomatiC. However, the oldest son has recently been investigated by the Neurology Department for slightly erratic behaviour and fidgety restless movements of both legs. Based on the likely clinical diagnosis, which one of the following genetic patterns of this condition is most likely?
A. Autosomal-dominant inheritance with anticipation
B. Autosomal-dominant with variable penetrance
C. Autosomal-recessive inheritance
D. X-linked inheritance
E. Mitochondrial disorder
Answer. (a)
Question. MRI spine of a patient shows L3/ L4 spine compression. She complains of bladder control loss and also has some eye problems. She has had breast carcinoma in the past. What explains her symptoms the best?
A. Metastasis in brain
B. Metastasis in spine
C. Sciatica
D. Disc prolapse
Answer. (a)
Question. A 65 year old man presents with painless haematuria, Intravenous Urogram (IVU) is normal, prostate is mildly enlarged with mild frequency. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. USG Abdomen
B. Flexible cystoscopy
C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D. Nuclear Imaging
E. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Answer. (b)
Question. A 40 year old female had a history of use of COCP for 5 years and condom for a few years. She is obese and is a heavy smoker. Smokes 20 cigarettes/day .Had repeated episodes of chlamydial infections. Her family history showed that her aunt died of carcinoma of the ovary at 48 years of age. What is the major risk factor for development of ovarian cancer in this patient?
A. OCOP
B. Condom
C. Obesity
D. Smoking
E. Family history
Answer. (e)
Question. A 45 year old Afro-Caribbean female was recently diagnosed with hypertension. For this her GP prescribed her an antihypertensive medication. After some time she developed swelling around her ankles. What is the most probable cause of her swelling?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Diuretics
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. Beta blocker
E. Alpha blocker
Answer. (c)
Question. A 45 year old man diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis is admitted after taking 100 Paracetamol tablets. He seems well, is not vomiting and is alert. He is refusing all treatment. What should you do next?
A. Gastric lavage
B. Activated charcoal
C. N-Acetyl cysteine
D. Methionine
E. Evaluate his capacity to refuse treatment
Answer. (e)
Question. A 70 year old hypertensive white British man on thiazide diuretics needs a second drug to control his blood pressure. Which one of the following is the best choice for him?
A. Amlodipine (CCB)
B. Enalapril (ACE inhibitor)
C. Propranolol (B blocker)
D. Increase dose of diuretic
E. Prazosin (Alpha blocker)
Answer. (b)
Question. A middle aged man complains of a node which has been growing on his nose for several months. Now it’s firm with central depression. It is 0.6 cm in size. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Basal cell carcinoma
B. Squamous cell carcinoma
C. LN
D. Melanoma
E. Kaposi’s sarcoma
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.