Ectopic pregnancy: 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 · Ectopic pregnancy

Sample item

What symptom should prompt urgent assessment for possible ruptured ectopic pregnancy?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Shoulder-tip pain with collapse

The core Ectopic pregnancy principle supports Shoulder-tip pain with collapse; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Option by option

  • A. Nasal itch

    Nasal itch is not supported by the condition or priority described.

  • B. Shoulder-tip pain with collapse (correct)

    Correct. Shoulder-tip pain with collapse directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

  • C. Dental sensitivity

    Dental sensitivity may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

  • D. Mild heartburn

    Mild heartburn does not align with the expected ectopic pregnancy finding or action.

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 B, Shoulder-tip pain with collapse. The core Ectopic pregnancy principle supports Shoulder-tip pain with collapse; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Why is "Nasal itch" not the answer?

Nasal itch is not supported by the condition or priority described.

Why is "Dental sensitivity" not the answer?

Dental sensitivity may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

Why is "Mild heartburn" not the answer?

Mild heartburn does not align with the expected ectopic pregnancy finding or action.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ectopic pregnancy in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Shoulder-tip pain with collapse 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 Ectopic pregnancy?

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.