Hypertensive disorders: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Hypertensive disorders

Sample item

What new finding distinguishes preeclampsia from uncomplicated gestational hypertension?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction

The core Hypertensive disorders principle supports Proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Option by option

  • A. Proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction (correct)

    Correct. Proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

  • B. Fetal hiccups

    Fetal hiccups is not supported by the condition or priority described.

  • C. Mild nausea

    Mild nausea does not align with the expected hypertensive disorders finding or action.

  • D. Physiologic ankle edema only

    Physiologic ankle edema only may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response 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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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is A, Proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction. The core Hypertensive disorders principle supports Proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Why is "Fetal hiccups" not the answer?

Fetal hiccups is not supported by the condition or priority described.

Why is "Mild nausea" not the answer?

Mild nausea does not align with the expected hypertensive disorders finding or action.

Why is "Physiologic ankle edema only" not the answer?

Physiologic ankle edema only may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hypertensive disorders in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

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 Hypertensive disorders?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.