Question. A boy came presents with plenty of transparent sticky liquid coming from both the eyes. The mucosa of the lids and the conjunctiva was intact and calm. What will you give him?
A. Antibiotics
B. Steroids
C. Antibiotic and steroids
D. Wipe eye with damp cotton wool using cold water.
E. Tear Duct Development
Answer. (d)
Question. A 70 year old man has been posted for anterior resection following a diagnosis of carcinoma of the sigmoid. What are the most appropriate prophylactic antibiotics preoperatively?
A. Penicillin
B. Broad spectrum antibiotics
C. Antipseudomonal
D. Amoxicillin
E. Chloramphenicol
Answer. (b)
Question. A 5 years old child who is taking inhaled steroids for Asthma comes with lesion skin. Some of them are weeping and some are crusted. What is the BEST treatment of choice?
A. No treatment required
B. Oral Acyclovir
C. I.V Acyclovir
D. NSAIDS
E. Antihistamines
Answer. (a)
Question. A woman in her 36 weeks of gestation comes with pain and vaginal bleeding. On examination the abdomen is tender and the uterus is rigid and hard. What is the diagnosis?
A. Placenta previa
B. Abruptio placenta
C. Miscarriage
D. Clotting problem
E. Labour
Answer. (b)
Question. A four week old girl has been diagnosed of having breast- milk jaundice. She is otherwise well. What is the SINGLE most appropriate management?
A. Continue breastfeeding
B. Exchange transfusion
C. Increase fluid intake
D. Phototherapy
E. Stop breastfeeding
Answer. (a)
Question. A 16 year old teenager was brought into A & E after being stabbed on the upper right side of his back. Erect Chest X ray revealed homogenous opacity on the lower right lung, trachea was centrally placed.
What is the most probable explanation for the X-ray findings?
A. Pneumothorax
B. Haemothorax
C. Pneumonia
D. Tension pneumothorax
E. Empyema
Answer. (b)
Question. A 28 year old man with complaints of headaches and nosebleeds, also has pain in the lower limbs on exertion. Examination shows radio femoral delay. He also has cold legs with weak pulses and mid systolic murmur with normally audible S1 and S2. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Tetralogy of Fallot
B. Atrial septal defect (ASD)
C. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
D. Coarctation of Aorta
Answer. (d)
Question. A patient presents 4 days after having myocardial infarction, complains of pain on inspiration and unable to breathe with ease. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pericarditis
B. Angina
C. Pancreatitis
D. Cholecystitis
E. Dressler’s syndrome
Answer. (a)
Question. An 80 year old diabetic lady presents with redness and swelling over her right foot. It is tender to touch, warm and glossy. Choose the most appropriate complications this patient might develop?
A. Meningitis
B. Sepsis
C. Ulcer
D. Gangrene
Answer. (b)
Question. A 45 years old known hypertensive man presents with haematuria, proteinuria and oedema. What is the definitive diagnostic test for him?
A. Urine protein
B. Renal biopsy
C. Renal function tests
D. Urine microscopy
E. Serum protein
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.