Substance use: practice question

A Psychiatry 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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Psychiatry · Substance use

Sample item

Which sign is common in opioid intoxication?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Miosis with respiratory depression

The defining Substance use feature supports Miosis with respiratory depression; this conclusion most directly matches the clinical presentation and the usual principle being assessed.

Option by option

  • A. Tremor with sweating only

    Tremor with sweating only may be relevant in another setting but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Miosis with respiratory depression (correct)

    Correct. Miosis with respiratory depression is supported by the key finding in this scenario.

  • C. Nystagmus with hypertension

    Nystagmus with hypertension is inconsistent with the priority or diagnosis described.

  • D. Mydriasis with hyperthermia

    Mydriasis with hyperthermia does not fit the central substance use clue.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is B, Miosis with respiratory depression. The defining Substance use feature supports Miosis with respiratory depression; this conclusion most directly matches the clinical presentation and the usual principle being assessed.

Why is "Tremor with sweating only" not the answer?

Tremor with sweating only may be relevant in another setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Nystagmus with hypertension" not the answer?

Nystagmus with hypertension is inconsistent with the priority or diagnosis described.

Why is "Mydriasis with hyperthermia" not the answer?

Mydriasis with hyperthermia does not fit the central substance use clue.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Substance use in Psychiatry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Miosis with respiratory depression is supported by the key finding in this scenario.

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 Substance use?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry 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.