Arthritis: pseudogout: practice question

A Orthopaedics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Orthopaedics · Arthritis: pseudogout

Sample item

Rhomboid positively birefringent crystals indicate what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Calcium pyrophosphate disease

This item reviews Arthritis: pseudogout; Calcium pyrophosphate disease is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Osteoarthritis only

    Osteoarthritis only is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • B. Calcium pyrophosphate disease (correct)

    Correct. Calcium pyrophosphate disease directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • C. SLE

    SLE is not supported by the defining findings.

  • D. Gout

    Gout does not match the stated presentation.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Calcium pyrophosphate disease. This item reviews Arthritis: pseudogout; Calcium pyrophosphate disease is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Osteoarthritis only" not the answer?

Osteoarthritis only is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "SLE" not the answer?

SLE is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "Gout" not the answer?

Gout does not match the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Arthritis: pseudogout in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Calcium pyrophosphate disease directly fits the key features in the stem.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Arthritis: pseudogout?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.