Section outline

  • General surgery, orthopaedics, rheumatology, perioperative medicine and care of older adults.

    • General Surgery Quiz
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Single best answer questions on general surgery for PLAB 1: the acute abdomen, bowel obstruction, biliary disease, anorectal conditions, hernias, breast disease, vascular conditions, trauma and post-operative complications. Each answer is explained with current UK guidance.

    • Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Quiz
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Single best answer questions on musculoskeletal medicine and rheumatology for PLAB 1: inflammatory and crystal arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, back pain, fractures, sports injuries, bone health and orthopaedic emergencies. Each answer is explained with current UK guidance.

    • Perioperative Medicine and Anaesthesia Quiz
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Single best answer questions on perioperative care for PLAB 1: preoperative assessment, fasting, managing medicines around surgery, consent, fluids, VTE prevention, anaesthetic emergencies, pain relief and postoperative problems. Each answer is explained with current UK guidance.

    • Medicine of the Older Adult Quiz
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Single best answer questions on the care of older people for PLAB 1: falls, frailty, medicines review, continence, pressure ulcers, nutrition, infection, capacity and safeguarding. Each answer is explained with current UK guidance.

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