Rheumatology: 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 · Rheumatology

Sample item

Temporal headache and jaw claudication suggest what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Giant cell arteritis

This item reviews Rheumatology; Giant cell arteritis is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Fibromyalgia

    Fibromyalgia is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Giant cell arteritis (correct)

    Correct. Giant cell arteritis matches the defining feature.

  • C. Gout

    Gout is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis does not fit the stated presentation.

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.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Giant cell arteritis. This item reviews Rheumatology; Giant cell arteritis is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Why is "Fibromyalgia" not the answer?

Fibromyalgia is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Gout" not the answer?

Gout is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Osteoarthritis" not the answer?

Osteoarthritis does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rheumatology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Giant cell arteritis 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 Rheumatology?

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.