Postpartum: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Postpartum

Sample item

Foul lochia and fever suggest what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Endometritis

This item reviews Postpartum; Endometritis is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. PCOS

    PCOS is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Normal lochia

    Normal lochia does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. Fibroid

    Fibroid is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Endometritis (correct)

    Correct. Endometritis matches the defining feature.

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 OBG question?

The best answer is D, Endometritis. This item reviews Postpartum; Endometritis is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "PCOS" not the answer?

PCOS is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Normal lochia" not the answer?

Normal lochia does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Fibroid" not the answer?

Fibroid is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Postpartum in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Endometritis 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 Postpartum?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.