Cardiology: practice question

A General Medicine 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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General Medicine · Cardiology

Sample item

What 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.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is A, Breathlessness. The core Cardiology principle makes Breathlessness the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Why is "Hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing loss may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

Why is "Dysphagia" not the answer?

Dysphagia does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

Why is "Painless jaundice" not the answer?

Painless jaundice does not fit the requested cardiology conclusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Breathlessness follows from the crucial clinical 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 Cardiology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine 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.