Question. Young female, returning from the USA to the UK developed shortness of breath and a productive cough which initially contained blood, but now is dry. She is taking COCPs. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pneumonia
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Pulmonary TB
D. PCP
Answer. (b)
Question. A 32 year old lady delivered 3 days back. Today she developed sudden left leg pain and swelling up to the inguinal crease. She is advised to take antibiotics but she has a history of taking COCP before she becomes pregnant. What is the most definitive diagnosis for this lady?
A. Post-partum phlebitis Syndrome
B. Aorto iliac thrombosis
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Septic arthritis
Answer. (a)
Question. A 30 year old man has diarrhoea for 4 days. What metabolic changes will you see in the blood?
A. pH increased, bicarbonate decreased
B. Increased bicarbonate, increased pH
C. Decreased pH, decreased bicarbonate
D. Normal pH, normal bicarbonate
Answer. (c)
Question. A 7 year old child is suspected to have a foramen oval. What is the most appropriate investigation?
A. Bubble Echocardiography
B. Transesophageal Echocardiography
C. Transthoracic Echocardiography
D. ECG
E. CT chest
Answer. (b)
Question. A 54 year old woman presents complaining of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, feeling faint and dizzy and hyperpigmentation. She has been taking steroids for rheumatoid arthritis for the past 10 years. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Primary adrenal insufficiency
B. Ectopic ACTH producing tumour
C. Secondary adrenal insufficiency
D. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Answer. (c)
Question. A 40 year old man fell onto grass from the second floor. In the A and E he complained of shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Cardiac Tamponade
B. Tension Pneumothorax
C. Simple Pneumothorax
D. Flail Chest
E. Atelectasis
Answer. (b)
Question. A 79 year old man has a swelling of the right groin, which was clinically diagnosed to be indirect inguinal hernia. What is the SINGLE feature of the hernia sac that would confirm the diagnosis?
A. Comes through femoral ring→ femoral hernia
B. Does not pass through deep inguinal ring→ direct
C. Lies below and lateral to pubic tubercle→ femoral
D. Only passes through superficial ring→ direct
E. Passes through deep inguinal ring
Answer. (e)
Question. A 6 year old girl with urinary incontinence about 3 times (during the day) in 6 months. What is the most effective treatment?
A. Desmopressin
B. Alarm Bell
C. Behavioural therapy
D. Restrict fluid
E. Thermal dilution (ficks method)
Answer. (c)
Question. A patient comes with complaints of fullness in his flanks and he says his father had a similar problem but died after bleeding in his brain.
What is the most appropriate next step?
A. X ray KUB
B. STI screening
C. U/S
D. MRI scan of the brain
E. No treatment needed
Answer. (c)
Question. A young girl fell from a horse. She did not sustain any major injuries and all investigations and examinations were normal. After two days, she suddenly developed paralysis of her lower limbs. What is the most appropriate cause from the following option?
A. Fracture of lower spine
B. Conversion disorder
C. Somatisation
D. Hypochondriasis
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.