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 a common symptom of hypothyroidism?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Fatigue and cold intolerance

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

Option by option

  • A. Persistent wheeze

    Persistent wheeze may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

  • B. Fatigue and cold intolerance (correct)

    Correct. Fatigue and cold intolerance follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

  • C. Heat intolerance with tremor

    Heat intolerance with tremor does not fit the requested endocrinology conclusion.

  • D. Acute abdominal rigidity

    Acute abdominal rigidity does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Fatigue and cold intolerance. The core Endocrinology principle makes Fatigue and cold intolerance the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Why is "Persistent wheeze" not the answer?

Persistent wheeze may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

Why is "Heat intolerance with tremor" not the answer?

Heat intolerance with tremor does not fit the requested endocrinology conclusion.

Why is "Acute abdominal rigidity" not the answer?

Acute abdominal rigidity does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrinology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Fatigue and cold intolerance 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.