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

What feature suggests alcohol dependence?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Tolerance and withdrawal

The decisive Substance use principle supports Tolerance and withdrawal; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Occasional social use only

    Occasional social use only does not match the stated substance use feature.

  • B. Tolerance and withdrawal (correct)

    Correct. Tolerance and withdrawal is supported by the central clue given.

  • C. Single disliked drink

    Single disliked drink is inconsistent with the diagnosis, mechanism, or priority described.

  • D. Normal hydration

    Normal hydration may have another role but is not the best answer in this scenario.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is B, Tolerance and withdrawal. The decisive Substance use principle supports Tolerance and withdrawal; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Why is "Occasional social use only" not the answer?

Occasional social use only does not match the stated substance use feature.

Why is "Single disliked drink" not the answer?

Single disliked drink is inconsistent with the diagnosis, mechanism, or priority described.

Why is "Normal hydration" not the answer?

Normal hydration may have another role but is not the best answer in this scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Substance use in Psychiatry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Tolerance and withdrawal is supported by the central clue given.

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.