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

Proximal pain and stiffness in older adult suggest what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. PMR

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

Option by option

  • A. OA

    OA does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. PMR (correct)

    Correct. PMR fits the defining finding.

  • C. Fibromyalgia

    Fibromyalgia is unsupported by the key information.

  • D. Gout

    Gout is plausible but not the best answer.

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, PMR. This item reviews Rheumatology; PMR is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Why is "OA" not the answer?

OA does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Fibromyalgia" not the answer?

Fibromyalgia is unsupported by the key information.

Why is "Gout" not the answer?

Gout is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rheumatology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. PMR fits the defining finding.

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.