Hematology: 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 · Hematology

Sample item

Pancytopenia with hypocellular marrow suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Aplastic anemia

This item reviews Hematology; Aplastic anemia is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Iron deficiency

    Iron deficiency does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. ITP

    ITP is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Aplastic anemia (correct)

    Correct. Aplastic anemia matches the defining feature.

  • D. Polycythemia

    Polycythemia is plausible but is not the best answer.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Aplastic anemia. This item reviews Hematology; Aplastic anemia is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Why is "Iron deficiency" not the answer?

Iron deficiency does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "ITP" not the answer?

ITP is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Polycythemia" not the answer?

Polycythemia is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Aplastic anemia matches the defining feature.

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 Hematology?

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.