Diabetes: practice question

A Pharmacology 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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Pharmacology · Diabetes

Sample item

What is main adverse effect of sulfonylurea?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Hypoglycemia

This item reviews Diabetes; Hypoglycemia is the best answer because it directly matches the pharmacologic or microbiologic principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Cataract

    Cataract is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

  • C. Otitis

    Otitis is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Hypoglycemia (correct)

    Correct. Hypoglycemia fits 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 Pharmacology question?

The best answer is D, Hypoglycemia. This item reviews Diabetes; Hypoglycemia is the best answer because it directly matches the pharmacologic or microbiologic principle described.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Hyperthyroidism" not the answer?

Hyperthyroidism does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

Why is "Otitis" not the answer?

Otitis is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Diabetes in Pharmacology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hypoglycemia fits 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 Diabetes?

Learn drugs as classes, then the exception in each class that an examiner would pick. Then use the flashcards and the other Pharmacology 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.