Endocrinology: 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 · Endocrinology

Sample item

What is the hallmark biochemical abnormality in diabetes mellitus?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Hyperglycemia

The core Endocrinology principle makes Hyperglycemia the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Option by option

  • A. Low bilirubin

    Low bilirubin may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

  • B. Hypernatremia always

    Hypernatremia always does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

  • C. Hyperglycemia (correct)

    Correct. Hyperglycemia follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

  • D. Hypocalcemia

    Hypocalcemia does not fit the requested endocrinology conclusion.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Hyperglycemia. The core Endocrinology principle makes Hyperglycemia the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Why is "Low bilirubin" not the answer?

Low bilirubin may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

Why is "Hypernatremia always" not the answer?

Hypernatremia always does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

Why is "Hypocalcemia" not the answer?

Hypocalcemia does not fit the requested endocrinology conclusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrinology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hyperglycemia 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 Endocrinology?

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.