PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-39
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Question. A 61 year old man presents with a headache. He also complains of dizziness and tinnitus. He has recently realized he has a visual problem. There is a history of burning sensation in his fingers and toes. On examination there is splenomegaly. He says he feels itchy after a hot bath. The lab results show RBC 87 x104/L, Hb= 31.9/dL and platelet 796 x109.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Chronic myeloid leukaemia
B. Chronic lymphoblastic leukaemia
C. Polycythaemia rubra vera
D. Myelofibrosis
E. Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Answer. (c)
Question. An elderly woman who used to be always happy, spends money and hyperactive presents with forgetfulness for the past 5 years and is found wandering. It has become worse after her husband's death 2 years back. She is neglecting herself, has a low mood and is not on any treatment. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Depression
C. Dementia
D. Delusional disorder
Answer. (a)
Question. A patient brought to the OPD due to cognitive impairment. On the mental assessment, the patient was bored and gave inappropriate comments to doctors.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Fronto temporal dementia
B. Alzeimers
C. Huntington
D. Vascular dementia
E. Parkinson's disease
Answer. (a)
Question. A 53 year old woman presented with pain in the eye, blurry vision and clumsiness for 3 months. She had a history of difficulty in swallowing and weakness in her right upper limb 2 years ago. What is the investigation of choice?
A. CSF analysis
B. Electroencephalography (EEG)
C. Electromyography (EMG)
D. MRI of the brain
E. Visuality Evoked Response test (VER)
Answer. (d)
Question. A 30 year old lady with past medical history pulmonary embolism presents to an outpatient clinic requesting contraception. She has irregular and painful periods. What is the single most appropriate contraception?
A. Intra uterine contraceptive device
B. Combined pill contraception
C. Progesterone only pill
D. Mefenemic acid
E. Tranexamic acid
Answer. (a)
Question. A man who wants to quit alcohol, but wants to avoid the unpleasant craving experiences. What do you prescribe for him?
A. Acamprosate
B. Disulfiram
C. Methadone
D. Fluoxetine
E. Amitriptyline
Answer. (a)
Question. A 36 year old woman took about 28 tablets of paracetamol 6 hours ago. She has been drinking a bottle of vodka and a couple pints of lager everyday for the last few years. She feels nauseous and has vomited a few times.
Sodium 144 mmol/lPotassium 3.8mmol/l
Urea 5.6mmol/lCreatinine 86 umol/l
Albumin 30 G/lBilirubin15umol/l
ALT 30 IU/lAST 32 IU/l
Alkaline phosphatase 230 IU/l
Gamma glutamyl-Âtranspeptidase 1,261 IU/l
Paracetamol 80 Mg/l
Which is the single most appropriate immediate management?
A. Discussing with liver transplant unit
B. Give acetylcysteine
C. Give fresh frozen plasma
D. Give Vitamin K injection
E. Repeat the blood tests
Answer. (b)
Question. A 45 year old Schizophrenic patient is smashing windows after being admitted in the psychiatric ward. What is the most immediate management?
A. Haloperidol IM
B. Diazepam
C. Olanzapine
D. Risperidone
Answer. (a)
Question. A butcher was stabbed in the groin and bled so much that the towel was soaked in blooD. His BP is 80/50mmHg and pulse 130 bpm. What percent of circulatory blood did he lose?
A. Less than 15%
B. 15-30%
C. 20-40%
D. 40-50%
E. Above 50%
Answer. (c)
Question. A 19 years old man presents with weight loss, increasing thirst and increased frequency of going to the washroom. His father, grandfather and two sisters have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. What is the most likely type of diabetes this patient is suffering from?
A. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
B. Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
C. Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA)
D. Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
E. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Answer. (d)
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.