Question. A 70 year old male presents with balance difficulties, vomiting and nausea. Which of the following is the best investigation?
A. MRI of Cerebellum
B. CT Scan of cerebellum
C. Skull X-RAY
D. Lumbar puncture
E. Blood Culture
Answer. (a)
Question. A 45 year old man who has undergone a recent subtotal gastrectomy for peptic ulcer disease has now developed anaemia with haemoglobin 6.8, tiredness, fatigue and loss of vibration sensation in legs. What is the underlying cause of his symptoms?
A. B12 deficiency
B. Iron deficiency
C. Folate deficiency
D. Vit C deficiency
E. Metastases
Answer. (a)
Question. A 30 year old woman has brief episodes of severe shooting pains in the rectum. Rectal examination and flexible sigmoidoscopy are normal. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Anal Hematoma
B. Anal Fissure
C. Rectal Carcinoma
D. ProctalgiaFugax
E. Piles
Answer. (d)
Question. An 8 week old baby vomits after feeding. On initial assessment no signs of dehydration were detected but mother is worried about his weight. Lab results show Hb 11g/dl, urea 6 mmol/L, creatinine 95 umol/L, K 2.5 mmol/L, Na 130 mmol/L, Cl 93 mmol/L. What is the SINGLE most likely diagnosis?
A. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
B. Pyloric Stenosis
C. Duodenal Atresia
D. Gastroesophageal Reflux
E. Septicaemia
Answer. (b)
Question. A 32 year old lady has recently become more active, sleeps less and bought a house and 2 new cars.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Mania
C. Hypomania
D. Schizophrenia
Answer. (c)
Question. What is the maintenance fluid of choice in paediatric rehydration?
A. 0.9-5% Dextrose
B. 0.9 % normal saline
C. 0.18 % normal saline
D. 0.45 % normal saline
E. Hartmann’s solution
Answer. (a)
Question. A boy presents to the A&E department. He was playing with his pencil in class. He scratched his ear with the pencil and when he took out his pencil, he found that the eraser at the pencil tip was missing.
Choose the single most appropriate method of removal of foreign body for this person.
A. Removal with a hook
B. Syringing
C. Removal under GA
D. Putting oil
E. Putting alcohol
Answer. (a)
Question. A 5 year old boy is noted to have clumsy gait and mild scoliosis. When he gets off the floor he uses his hands to climb up the stairs. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Motor neuron disease
B. Poliomyelitis
C. Hunter's Syndrome
D. GullianBarre Syndrome
E. Duchne muscular dystrophy
Answer. (e)
Question. A 23 year old woman has been having pain at the base of her thumb for one week. The pain worsens when she lifts her 3 month old baby or when changing the baby’s diapers. On examination there is pain on forceful abduction against resistance. What is the likely cause?
A. Avascular necrosis of scaphoid
B. Trigger finger.
C. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
D. Carpal tunnel syndrome
E. Mallet finger
Answer. (c)
Question. A patient on antihypertensive drugs presents to the Accident and Emergency department complaining of sudden loss of vision. On examination of the fundus, tortuous blood vessels and stormy sunset appearance was seen. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Papilledema
B. CRAO
C. Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
D. CRVO
E. Retinal detachment
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.