Gastroenterology: GERD: 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 · Gastroenterology: GERD

Sample item

Burning retrosternal pain worse after meals and lying down suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Gastroesophageal reflux

This item reviews Gastroenterology: GERD; Gastroesophageal reflux is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Gastroesophageal reflux (correct)

    Correct. Gastroesophageal reflux matches the key feature described.

  • B. Nephrotic syndrome

    Nephrotic syndrome is not supported by the stated findings.

  • C. Cholecystitis

    Cholecystitis is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • D. Appendicitis

    Appendicitis does not account for the core presentation.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is A, Gastroesophageal reflux. This item reviews Gastroenterology: GERD; Gastroesophageal reflux is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Nephrotic syndrome" not the answer?

Nephrotic syndrome is not supported by the stated findings.

Why is "Cholecystitis" not the answer?

Cholecystitis is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Appendicitis" not the answer?

Appendicitis does not account for the core presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gastroenterology: GERD in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Gastroesophageal reflux 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 Gastroenterology: GERD?

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.