PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-53
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Question. An HIV drug abuser and alcoholic was found to have markedly raised creatinine levels, proteinuria of 3.7g/day and hyperlipidemia. What is the most definitive investigation?
A. HIV serology
B. STI screening
C. Renal function tests
D. Renal biopsy
E. U/S
Answer. (d)
Question. A 14 year old girl presents with primary amenorrhoea. She also complains of cyclic monthly abdominal pain and sensation of lump in the pelvis. Her hormone profile is normal. What is the diagnosis?
A. Turner’s syndrome
B. Di George syndrome
C. Haematocolpos
D. Nephroblastoma
Answer. (c)
Question. A 55 year old man presents with a history of weight loss and tenesmus. He is diagnosed with rectal carcinoma. Which risk factors help to develop rectal carcinoma except the following?
A. Smoking
B. Family history
C. High fiber diet
D. Previous Carcinoma
E. High fat diet
F. Polyp
Answer. (c)
Question. A pregnant lady at her 39 week gestation presents with eclampsia. Soon after her arrival in the labour suite IV MgSO4 and IV Hydralazine has been prescribed. The patient then develops another fit in the hospital and maintenance dose of MgSO4 has been started. What is your next step in management?
A. MgSO4 Bolus
B. Delivery of the baby
C. MgSO4 loading dose
D. Diazepam
Answer. (a)
Question. A 19 year old boy came with skin rash and decreased urine output. On investigations, he was found to have raised urea and creatinine, and hematuria. There was a history of bloody diarrhoea and fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Thrombotic ThrombocytopoenicPurpura
B. Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
C. Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
D. IgA Nephropathy
E. Minimal Change disease
Answer. (b)
Question. A woman had widespread metastasis from a carcinoma. She presented with severe back pain. Where do you expect the cancer to be?
A. Lungs
B. Cervix
C. Ovary
D. Uterus
E. Breast
Answer. (e)
Question. A 15 year old male has bilateral ankle oedema. His blood pressure is 110/70mmHg and urinalysis shows protein ++++. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
B. IgA nephropathy
C. Membranous glomerulonephritis
D. Minimal change glomerulonephritis
E. Nephrotic syndrome
Answer. (d)
Question. A 46 year old man who is a heavy drinker is brought to the A&E in a drowsy state. He is responding vaguely to questions asked. On examination he has nystagmus and hyper-reflexia. His MCV is 103fL. What is the most likely cause for his cognitive impairment?
A. B1 Deficiency
B. B12 Deficiency
C. Folate Deficiency
D. B6 deficiency
E. Alcohol withdrawal
Answer. (b)
Question. A 30 year old lady was blaming the medical staff that they did not give her adequate pain killer post-operation, however after some time the pain subsided and she calmed down and she thanked the team for treating her pain appropriately. What is the most appropriate cause for her behaviour?
A. Adjustment disorder
B. Post trauma
C. Personality disorder
D. Depression
Answer. (a)
Question. A woman 5 days post-operative for bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and abdominal hysterectomy has developed abdominal pain and vomiting with associated abdominal distension and cannot pass gas. No bowel sounds heard, she is also hydrated. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. Plain X-ray abdomen
B. Exploratory Laparoscopy
C. CT scan
D. USG
E. Barium Enema
Answer. (a)
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.