Hemodynamics: practice question

A Pathology 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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Pathology · Hemodynamics

Sample item

Which condition promotes edema by raised venous hydrostatic pressure?

AAnemiaBDehydrationCHypoalbuminemia onlyDHeart failure

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Heart failure

This item reviews Hemodynamics; Heart failure is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

A. Anemia
Anemia is not supported by the stated finding.
B. Dehydration
Dehydration is plausible but is not the best fit here.
C. Hypoalbuminemia only
Hypoalbuminemia only does not match the key mechanism or pattern.
D. Heart failure (correct)
Correct. Heart failure is supported by the defining finding.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

Questions about this Pathology question

What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Heart failure. This item reviews Hemodynamics; Heart failure is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Anemia" not the answer?

Anemia is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Dehydration" not the answer?

Dehydration is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Hypoalbuminemia only" not the answer?

Hypoalbuminemia only does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hemodynamics in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Heart failure is supported by the defining finding.

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 Hemodynamics?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology 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.