PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-55
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Question. A 30 year old man with complaints of left sided abdominal pain was diagnosed with gastric ulcer. On USG incidental finding of gall bladder stone was noted. What is the most appropriate management?
A. Lap Cholecystectomy
B. Statins
C. No treatment
D. Lithotripsy
Answer. (d)
Question. A young patient developed sudden onset paralysis of his limbs, on examination his limbs are floppy. He was diagnosed with flaccid paralysis. What is the mechanism of action of acute flaccid paralysis?
A. Blockage of neuromuscular junction
B. Destruction of the muscles
C. Nerve block
Answer. (a)
Question. A 17 year old girl took 14 tablets of PCM. After 4 hrs the PCM levels are above the treatment level curve. What will you do for her management?
A. Observe and give basic care
B. Naloxone
C. Refer to Psychiatrist
D. N. Acetylcysteine
Answer. (d)
Question. A 2 week old girl is found to have ambiguous genitalia, sodium is 128 mmol/l and potassium is 5.7mmol/l. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Down’s Syndrome
B. Turner’s Syndrome
C. Adrenal Hyperplasia
D. Adrenal Adenoma
E. Pituitary Tumor
Answer. (c)
Question. A 71 year old man has liver metastases from an unknown primary. He has cerebrovascular dementia with some right sided weakness and inability to talk. He is alert and responsive. He has stopped taking food in the last 24 hours having previously had a good appetite although he still takes his medication.
There are white patches over the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx.
A. Amphotericin intravenously
B. Chlorhexidine mouthwash
C. Flucloxacillin suspension
D. Metronidazole orally
Answer. (a)
Question. Postmortem examination of a patient who died of massive GIT bleed shows a small nodular liver.
What is the most likely cause of bleeding?
A. Perforated GIT ulcer
B. Portal hypertension
C. Liver abscess
D. Hepatocellular carcinoma
Answer. (b)
Question. A child was playing and suddenly developed breathlessness. What is the best investigation for this child?
A. Nasal Endoscopy
B. Lateral neck X-Ray
C. CT scan
D. Pulse Oximetry
E. Spirometry
Answer. (a)
Question. A 25 year old woman comes with complaints of lower abdominal pain accompanied by an offensive vaginal discharge. She is pyrexial and moderately sick. On further questioning she recalls that her boyfriend had been complaining of dysuria. What test will you perform that will confirm your diagnosis?
A. Urine pregnancy test
B. Urine culture and sensitivity
C. High vaginal swab
D. Laparoscopy with visualisation of fallopian tubes.
Answer. (c)
Question. Prenatal screening is recommended if ultrasound scan at 16 weeks confirms that the foetus is male and the mother has had an affected son previously. Choose the single most likely condition from the following list of options.
A. Duchene muscular dystrophy
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Spina bifida
D. Down’s syndrome
E. Spinal muscular atrophy
Answer. (a)
Question. A 25 year old young male complaining of back pain in the morning now complaining of red eyes with photophobia and decreased vision and has blood in the stools. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Gout
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Reactive arthritis
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.