Question. A young girl presented in Gynae assessment Unit with lower abdominal pain and per vaginal bleeding after a history of hystero-salpingo-graph as a part of her infertility treatment. On observation her BP was 90/50mmHg and pulse was 120 bpm and examination revealed rigid abdomen. What is the most appropriate next investigation?
A. CT abdomen
B. X-ray abdomen in erect and supine
C. Ultrasound abdomen
D. Coagulation profile
E. X-ray chest
Answer. (c)
Question. A woman has low mood, anhedonia, and refuses to eat or drink because she says she doesn't want to live any more. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A. ECT
B. Dosulpine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Moclobemide
E. Diazepam
Answer. (a)
Question. A 65 year old man presents with a 3rd degree haemorrhoid, what will be the single most appropriate action?
A. Rubber band ligation
B. Sclerotherapy
C. Do nothing20
D. Hemorrhoidectomy
E. Cryotherapy
Answer. (d)
Question. A 8 year old boy has a fever for 5 days and a generalised maculopapular rash with peeling of skin on hands and feet. Oral lesions are also present. The child also has red eyes. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Kawasaki Disease
B. Hand foot-mouth disease
C. Roseola Infantum
D. Measles
E. Chicken pox
Answer. (a)
Question. A 58 year old man presented with the inability to close his left eye. Which nerve is involved?
A. Facial nerve
B. Oculomotor nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve
D. Abducens nerve
Answer. (a)
Question. A 30 year old lady with a past history of 1 episode of mania presents with depression. She has been treated successfully this time but she needs prophylaxis for her condition. What is the most appropriate medication?
A. Mood stabilizer
B. Benzodiazepines
C. Antidepressant
D. Antipsychotic
E. Anti-epileptic
Answer. (a)
Question. A 65 year old man who has been self medicating for chronic knee pain, presents in the Accident and Emergency with pain in the abdomen. His chest x-ray is given below.
What is the most definitive treatment?
A. Antibiotics
B. Chest Physiotherapy
C. Urgent Laparotomy
D. Planned Laparotomy
E. Analgesics and Fluids
Answer. (c)
Question. A 32 years old woman has undergone a biopsy for a breast lump. The report says “a well circumscribed lump with clear margins and separated from the surrounding fatty tissue”. What is the most appropriate interpretation of this report?
A. Fibroadenosis
B. Carcinoma of the Breast
C. Mammary abscess
D. Fibroadenoma
E. Fat Necrosis
Answer. (d)
Question. A 45 years old woman diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. There was leaking faeces per vagina. A diagnosis of fistula was made. From which part of the intestine is the faeces leaking from?
A. Caecum
B. Descending colon
C. Sigmoid colon
D. Jejunum
E. Duodenum
Answer. (c)
Question. Patient presenting with oedema 5 days after thrombolysis. He was diagnosed with heart failure. Which is the best investigation of choice?
A. ECG
B. ECHO
C. CT chest
D. Cardiac enzymes
E. Renal function test
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.