PLAB-0531
A patient suffering from schizophrenia laughs while talking about his father’s death. Which term best describes his condition?
PLAB 1 Category: Mental Health
PLAB-0532
A 34-year-old woman presented to you with low mood, anhedonia and loss of weight. She refuses to eat or drink and believes that she does not deserve to live. What is the most appropriate treatment?
PLAB-0526
A 21-year-old medical student presented with increased urge to wash his hands for 2 weeks. He could not concentrate on his studies, as he wanted to wash hands every 15-20 minutes. Although he knew it was a pointless thing, he could not resist it. Which of the following is the most appropriate management for this condition?
PLAB-0527
A 21-year-old medical student presented with increased urge to wash his hands for 2 weeks. He could not concentrate on his studies, as he wanted to wash hands every 15-20 minutes. Although he knew it was a pointless exercise, he could not resist it. Which of the following is the most appropriate management for this condition?
PLAB-0528
A 30-year-old female came to the emergency department complaining of recurrent episodes of fearfulness, palpitations, faintness, hyperventilation, dryness of the mouth with peri-oral tingling and cramping of the hands. These symptoms generally last 5-10 mins and have worsened since their onset 3 months ago. An ECG shows sinus tachycardia. What is the single most appropriate immediate intervention?
PLAB-0529
An 18 year-old female is brought in by her worried parents. She has a BMI of 12 but is otherwise happy with her weight. What is the next best step to help this girl?
PLAB-0521
A 27-year-old female claims that a famous actor is in love with her and sends her extravagant gifts regularly. However, close family say this is not the case. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
PLAB-0522
A 30-year-old woman was brought by family members claiming that she was having increased sexual urges. She has had several sexual encounters with unknown people and is spending a lot of money on clothes and jewellery. On examination, she was talking excessively. Family members gave a history of low mood and an attempted suicide a few months ago. What is the most probable diagnosis?
PLAB-0523
A 25-year-old female presented with peri-oral numbness and carpopedal spasm for 15 minutes. She had a huge argument with her husband just before the incident. What is most appropriate management for this patient?
PLAB-0524
A 35-year-old heroin addict came with his wife. He wanted to quit heroin use and his wife was willing to help him. What is the most appropriate drug that can be started?