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General Medicine · Cardiology
Sample itemWhat is the usual symptom of atrial fibrillation?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
D. Palpitations
The key Cardiology principle supports Palpitations; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.
Option by option
A. Otorrhea
Otorrhea does not address the diagnosis or priority described.
B. Skin depigmentation
Skin depigmentation has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.
C. Painless jaundice
Painless jaundice does not match the stated cardiology feature.
D. Palpitations (correct)
Correct. Palpitations is directly supported by the key information.
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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