Arthritis: practice question

A Orthopaedics 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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Orthopaedics · Arthritis

Sample item

What crystal is negatively birefringent?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Monosodium urate

This item reviews Arthritis; Monosodium urate is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Cholesterol

    Cholesterol is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Calcium oxalate

    Calcium oxalate is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. CPPD

    CPPD does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Monosodium urate (correct)

    Correct. Monosodium urate fits the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is D, Monosodium urate. This item reviews Arthritis; Monosodium urate is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Why is "Cholesterol" not the answer?

Cholesterol is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Calcium oxalate" not the answer?

Calcium oxalate is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "CPPD" not the answer?

CPPD does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Arthritis in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Monosodium urate 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 Arthritis?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics 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.