Question. A 23 year old woman presents with offensive vaginal discharge. Vaginal Ph is 4.5. What is the most likely causative organism?
A. Gardnerella
B. Trichomonas
C. Candida
D. Mycoplasma
Answer. (a)
Question. A 35 year old man returned from Egypt where she was working in outdoor. She was found to have a 5cm stone which was removed operative. She is now planning to go back to Egypt. What advice would you give her?
A. Increase fluid intake
B. Better not to go to Egypt again
C. Reduce fluid intake
D. Regular hospital admission for intravenous fluids
E. Return to UK regularly
Answer. (a)
Question. A hypertensive patient who is on Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg per day, has come for his routine checkup. On examination his blood pressure is 145/85mmHg and the lab report shows K=5.9 and Na=137. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
A. Stop medication
B. Continue the same dose
C. Increase the dose
D. Decrease the dose
E. Repeat the blood test
Answer. (e)
Question. A 25 years old woman complains of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances and anxiety, which keeps coming from time to time. Most of the attacks are associated with sudden change in posture.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Panic Disorder
B. Carotid Sinus Syncope
C. Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo
D. Vertebro basilar Insufficiency
E. Postural Hypotension
Answer. (c)
Question. A 20 year old man presents with syphilis ulcers. What is the single most appropriate investigation?
A. PCR for Treponema
B. Swab from lesion
C. Antibody for Treponema Pallidum
D. Syphilis Antigen
Answer. (b)
Question. A 28 years old man returned from holiday presents with pain in the superior and posterior part of the scrotum. Which is the best investigation to confirm the diagnosis?
A. MSU culture and sensitivity
B. USG of the scrotum
C. Semen analysis
D. Serology
E. CT scan of the pelvis
Answer. (b)
Question. A 17 year old man has a history of easy bruising. On examination he is obese. Investigation reveals potassium 2.3. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Conn Syndrome
B. Addison's disease
C. Cushing Syndrome
D. Pheochromocytoma
Answer. (c)
Question. A 72 year old man has been recently diagnosed with metastatic Ca Prostate, and he is symptomatic. A team of doctors have discussed the best treatment option of radiotherapy and chemo with him, and their possible side effects. He fully understands the best treatment options discussed with him but refuses the treatment. What should you as the primary doctor do?
A. Override his wish.
B. Invite the psychiatry team to assess his capacity to refuse treatment.
C. Respect his wishes but counsel him on other treatment options available.
D. Accept his wish, and let him know that should he change his mind at any time, you are always available
E. Involve his relatives about him not accepting the treatment option
Answer. (d)
Question. A 48 year old woman, always socially withdrawn, has stopped going out of the house. She is afraid to socialize because she fears that people will criticize her. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A. Agoraphobia
B. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
C. Social Anxiety
D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
E. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Answer. (c)
Question. A 68 year old man with diabetes and hypertension was noted to have a cholesterol level of 3.4mmol/l. He was also noted to have microalbuminuria. What is the best drug to add to his regimen?
A. Ace inhibitors
B. Statins
C. Amlodipine
D. Biguanides
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.