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

Lymphadenopathy with B symptoms warrants evaluation for what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Lymphoma

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

Option by option

  • A. Lymphoma (correct)

    Correct. Lymphoma matches the defining feature.

  • B. Asthma

    Asthma is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. GERD

    GERD is unsupported by the key finding.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

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

Why is "Asthma" not the answer?

Asthma is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Osteoarthritis" not the answer?

Osteoarthritis does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "GERD" not the answer?

GERD is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Lymphoma 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.