PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-57
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Question. Withdrawal from which of the following drugs can result in chills, pupil dilatation?
A. Cocaine
B. Heroine
C. Salicylates
D. Theophylline
E. Methanol
Answer. (b)
Question.A 6 year old child fell on his nose 2 days ago. His parents have now brought him with difficulty in breathing. On examination he has a fever and his nasal bones are straight. What is the single most likely diagnosis?
A. Nasal polyp
B. Septal hematoma
C. Septal abscess
D. Deviated nasal septum
E. Fractured nose
Answer. (c)
Question. A 56 year old man with atrial fibrillation is prescribed digoxin. What side effects will you make the patient aware of?
A. Seeing visual haloes
B. Nausea
C. Vomiting
D. Diarrhoea
Answer. (a)
Question. A 65 year old man presents with progressively worsening breathlessness and productive cough. He
has a history of treating tuberculosis and rheumatoid arthritis, he smoked 20 cigarettes/day for 35 years.
When he was given a trial of salbutamol nebuliser, FEV1/FEV changed from 1.7/2.0 to 1.8/2.1 (predicted 3.0/3.5). What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Chronic bronchitis
B. Bronchiectasis
C. Bronchial carcinoma
D. Asthma
E. Pulmonary fibrosis
Answer. (e)
Question. Elderly man with urinary incontinence, doing well with urinary pad. Developed perineal excoriation and was noticed to have a palpable mass arriving from the pelvis. What is the most immediate management?
A. Urethral Catheterization
B. Suprapubic Catheterization
C. Oxybutynin
D. Desmopressin
E. Bladder washout
Answer. (a)
Question. An 82 year old man has woken up with incoherent speech and difficulty in finding the right words. Examination is otherwise normal and his comprehension is good. Which anatomical site is most likely to be affected?
A. Broca’s Area
B. Wernicke’s Area
C. Midbrain
D. Parietal Cortex
E. Pons
Answer. (a)
Question. An 82 year old man presented with weight loss, pallor and a mass in the right iliac fossa. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. IBD
B. IBS
C. Diverticulitis
D. Rectal cancer
E. Caner of the caecum
Answer. (e)
Question. A 30 year old female presents with complaints of weight loss, thinning hair, feeling cold all the time, dryness of the skin, lethargy and constipation. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism
E. Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Answer. (a)
Question. A 14 year old girl is brought to the accident and emergency department after becoming increasingly drowsy at home. She has recently lost weight and has complained of increasing thirst. She is tachypnea and shocked. What is the single most appropriate diagnostic test?
A. Full Blood Count
B. Lumbar Puncture
C. Serum Glucose
D. Chest X-ray
E. Blood culture
Answer. (c)
Question. A 65 year old man presents with painless haematuria, Intravenous Urogram (IVU) is normal, prostate is mildly enlarged with mild frequency. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. USG Abdomen
B. Flexible cystoscopy
C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D. Nuclear Imaging
E. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
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.