PLAB-0074

A 75 year old female smoker who is diabetic and hypertensive, presents to the emergency which acute chest pain and worsening condition. She is obese and has recently been immobile due to a hip pain. The doctor fails to resuscitate her and she is pronounced dead. What do you think caused her death?

PLAB-0043

A 50-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital for elective herniorrhaphy. Which of the following options will lead to a postponement of his operation?

PLAB-0044

A 40 years old man collapsed at home and died. The GP’s report says he suffered from type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and his BMI was 35. What is the most likely cause of death?

PLAB-0045

A young alcoholic male patient presented at hospital with complaints of tachycardia and palpitations for the past few hours. During examination, his blood pressure and ECG were normal. What would be the next step in management of this patient?

PLAB-0046

A 60-year-old patient was admitted to the surgery department for elective herniorrhaphy. Due to a problem in his history, his operation was postponed. Which of the following is the most likely cause for this postponement?

PLAB-0047

A 45-year-old male is suffering from bronchial carcinoma. This is causing obstruction of the superior vena cava. Which of the following is the most suitable palliative treatment option in this case?

PLAB-0048

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is not linked with which of the following?

PLAB-0049

A 65 year old gentleman presented with 2 weeks history of exertional dyspnoea, orthopnoea and chest pain. Past history revealed that a few years ago, he had been treated with antibiotics for complaints of fever, joint pains and chest pain. The most likely diagnosis will be?

PLAB-0050

A 62 year-old patient with a history of a stroke, presented with chest pain and exertional dyspnoea. ECG revealed atrial fibrillation and on chest X-ray there was straightening of the left heart border. The most likely diagnosis will be?

PLAB-0051

Regarding the 3rd heart sound, which one of the following statements is correct?