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Ophthalmology · Diabetic eye disease
Sample itemWhat examination helps screen for diabetic retinopathy?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
B. Dilated fundus examination
The finding is best explained by Dilated fundus examination; this is the key Diabetic eye disease principle that matches the presentation described in the question.
Option by option
A. Pure-tone audiometry
Pure-tone audiometry does not account for the defining diabetic eye disease feature.
B. Dilated fundus examination (correct)
Correct. Dilated fundus examination is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.
C. Laryngeal stroboscopy
Laryngeal stroboscopy does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.
D. Nasal endoscopy
Nasal endoscopy can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.
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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