Pediatrics: practice question

A Ophthalmology 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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Ophthalmology · Pediatrics

Sample item

Tearing infant with quiet eye suggests what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Nasolacrimal obstruction

This item reviews Pediatrics; Nasolacrimal obstruction is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Nasolacrimal obstruction (correct)

    Correct. Nasolacrimal obstruction fits the defining clinical feature.

  • B. Retinal tear

    Retinal tear is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Glaucoma only

    Glaucoma only is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Uveitis

    Uveitis 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 Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Nasolacrimal obstruction. This item reviews Pediatrics; Nasolacrimal obstruction is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Retinal tear" not the answer?

Retinal tear is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Glaucoma only" not the answer?

Glaucoma only is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Uveitis" not the answer?

Uveitis does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatrics in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Nasolacrimal obstruction fits the defining clinical 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 Pediatrics?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology 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.