Infection: 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 · Infection

Sample item

Antibiotic-associated watery diarrhea suggests what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. C difficile

This item reviews Infection; C difficile is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Asthma

    Asthma is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. C difficile (correct)

    Correct. C difficile fits the defining finding.

  • C. GERD

    GERD is unsupported by the key information.

  • D. Croup

    Croup 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 General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, C difficile. This item reviews Infection; C difficile is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Why is "Asthma" not the answer?

Asthma is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "GERD" not the answer?

GERD is unsupported by the key information.

Why is "Croup" not the answer?

Croup does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infection in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. C difficile 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 Infection?

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.