Cardiology: atrial fibrillation: practice question

A General Medicine 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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General Medicine · Cardiology: atrial fibrillation

Sample item

What rhythm is typically irregularly irregular without distinct P waves?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Atrial fibrillation

This item reviews Cardiology: atrial fibrillation; Atrial fibrillation is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Atrial flutter only

    Atrial flutter only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • B. Atrial fibrillation (correct)

    Correct. Atrial fibrillation matches the key feature described.

  • C. Sinus rhythm

    Sinus rhythm does not account for the core presentation.

  • D. Ventricular tachycardia

    Ventricular tachycardia is not supported by the stated findings.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Atrial fibrillation. This item reviews Cardiology: atrial fibrillation; Atrial fibrillation is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Atrial flutter only" not the answer?

Atrial flutter only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Sinus rhythm" not the answer?

Sinus rhythm does not account for the core presentation.

Why is "Ventricular tachycardia" not the answer?

Ventricular tachycardia is not supported by the stated findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiology: atrial fibrillation in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Atrial fibrillation matches the key feature described.

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 Cardiology: atrial fibrillation?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine 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.