PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-42
Categories: U.K. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
Question. A 24 year old college student presents with nausea, vomiting, headache, neck stiffness and a fever of 38.4˚C. What is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic to be started?
A. Cefotaxime
B. Penicillin
C. Gentamicin
D. Tazobactam
E. Meropenem
F. Rifampicin
Answer. (a)
Question. A 24 year old woman presents with deep dyspareunia and severe pain in every cycle. What is the initial investigation?
A. Laparoscopy
B. Pelvic ultrasound
C. Hysteroscopy
D. Vaginal swab
Answer. (b)
Question. A 28 year old female presents with a 3 months history of diarrhoea. She complains of abdominal discomfort and passing stool 20 times a day. On examination she is febrile. Barium enema shows cobblestone mucosa. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Amoeba
B. Colon Ca
C. Gastroenteritis
D. Crohn’s Disease
E. Ulcerative Colitis
Answer. (d)
Question. A 32 years old man presented with slow progressive onset of dysphagia, there is a past history of retro-sternal discomfort and he has been treated with prokinetics and H2 blockers. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Foreign Body
B. Plummer Vinson Syndrome
C. Pharyngeal pouch
D. Peptic Stricture
E. Oesophageal Carcinoma
Answer. (d)
Question. An 8 month old child had a congenital heart murmur which disappeared at the age of one. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ventricular Septal Defect
B. Atrial Septal Defect
C. Patent Ductus Arteriosus
D. Innocent Murmur
E. Mitral Regurgitation
Answer. (b)
Question. A 20 year old man received multiple fractures and crash injuries in a motor vehicle collision. 4 days later he has anuria with pulmonary edema. Investigation shows No 150 mmol/l, K 7.2mmol/l, Urea 60, Glucose 4.2. What is the single most appropriate management?
A. Dialysis
B. Fluid challenge
C. Plasma expanders
D. IV normal saline and hydrocortisone
Answer. (a)
Question. Which of the following is NOT a physiological change during pregnancy?
A. Tidal volume 500ml.
B. Red cell volume 1.64L.
C. Cardiac output 6.5L/min.
D. Uterus weight 1.1Kg.
E. ESR up by 4 folds
Answer. (a)
Question. A woman is brought in with complaints of not eating or drinking after her husband died a few weeks ago. She is crying all the time and refuses any offers of help. She admits to feeling low and anhedonia. If left untreated, what is the most likely outcome for this woman?
A. Sleep disorder
B. Personality disorder
C. Mood disorder
D. Panic disorder
E. Schizophrenia
Answer. (c)
Question. A 19 year old man with exercise induced asthma is on Salbutamol inhaler as-required and Beclomethasone 400µg twice a day. He complains that he has to wake up at night for his inhaler.
What is the most appropriate medication for this patient?
A. Salmeterol 50 mcg twice a day
B. Beclomethasone 1000 µg twice
C. Prednisolone 30mg per day
D. Sodium Cromoglycate
E. Montelukast
Answer. (e)
Question. What is the Route of administration for Benzodiazepines at home?
A. S/C
B. Rectal
C. I/M
D. I/V
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.