PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-41
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Question. A middle aged man presents with bilateral pitting pedal edema and ascites, raised JVP. The ascitic fluid is found to be transduated. Choose the most likely cause of ascites.
A. Liver cirrhosis
B. Bacterial peritonitis
C. Congestive cardiac failure
D. TB peritonitis
Answer. (c)
Question. A 37 years old woman believes that her neighbours have been using her shower while she is away from home. Her 42 years old partner is convinced about this and calls the police. What term best describes this situation?
A. Capgras Syndrome
B. Cotard Syndrome
C. Delusion of Persecution
D. Folie a Deux
E. Munchausen Syndrome
Answer. (d)
Question. A child who has type 1 diabetes is sad and unhappy at school. He has no friends and his glycaemic control is poor. What would you do next?
A. Refer to diabetologist
B. Refer to psychiatrist
C. Refer for developmental assessment
D. Increase insulin dose
Answer. (a)
Question. A 45 year old man was admitted for varicose vein stripping. Post-surgery he complains of loss of sensation at the medial side of foot. Which is the most common nerve to be injured?
A. Medial plantar
B. Sural nerve
C. Saphenous
D. Tibial
E. Deep peroneal nerve
Answer. (c)
Question. A West Indian woman with anaemia and mild jaundice comes with limb pains and abdominal pain. And the symptoms are precipitated by ongoing infections. On examination the spleen is no more palpable.
What is your most probable diagnosis?
A. G6PD deficiency
B. Sickle cell disease
C. Beta thalassemia major
D. Sideroblastic anaemia
E. Malaria
Answer. (b)
Question. A 27 year old female comes to the ObGyn OPD with complaints of burning and painful micturition. A general physical examination reveals her temperature to be 38 degree Celsius. On digital examination a frothy foul-smelling discharge was observed. Her LMP was 3 weeks ago and she complains of bearable vaginal itching since a week which she puts down to the new brand of tampons she started using. What could be the possible diagnosis in this woman?
A. Urinary Tract Infection
B. Staphylococcal skin infection
C. Trichomonavaginalis infection
D. Normal finding
Answer. (c)
Question. A 55 year old man presents with complaints of claudication pain in his right thigh and calf. On examination the femoral and popliteal pulses are absent on the right leg. Localise the site of occlusion.
A. External Iliac Artery
B. Aorto-Iliac
C. Ilio-Femoral
D. Internal Iliac
E. Abdominal aorta
Answer. (c)
Question. A lady has been on contraception for a long time. She has regular periods and uterus also is normal. She wants a contraception with the least failure rate and side effects. Among the options given, which one will you choose?
A. Depot MedroxyprogesteroneAcetate (DMPA) injections
B. Cu intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)
C. Mirena coil
D. COCP
E. Female condom
Answer. (c)
Question. A Taxi driver complains of recurrent flashbacks of an accident he had a few months back. He also finds it difficult to sleep and avoids the place where it had happened. His mood has become increasingly low over the last few months since this accident. What is he suffering from?
A. OCD
B. PTSD
C. Depression
D. Panic disorder
Answer. (b)
Question. The patient developed falls, pill rolling tremor and masked like face after start of a new treatment. What could be the treated disease?
A. Depression
B. Schizophrenia
C. Obesity
D. Gord
E. Prostate gland enlargement
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.