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General Medicine · Cardiology
Sample itemWhat is a common symptom of left-sided heart failure?
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The answer and the reasoning
A. Breathlessness
The core Cardiology principle makes Breathlessness the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.
Option by option
A. Breathlessness (correct)
Correct. Breathlessness follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.
B. Hearing loss
Hearing loss may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.
C. Dysphagia
Dysphagia does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.
D. Painless jaundice
Painless jaundice does not fit the requested cardiology conclusion.
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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