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 examination finding may suggest fluid overload in heart failure?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Peripheral edema

The key Cardiology principle supports Peripheral edema; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Nasal polyp

    Nasal polyp does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • B. Dry mucosa only

    Dry mucosa only does not match the stated cardiology feature.

  • C. Peripheral edema (correct)

    Correct. Peripheral edema is directly supported by the key information.

  • D. Fixed pupil

    Fixed pupil has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

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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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Peripheral edema. The key Cardiology principle supports Peripheral edema; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Nasal polyp" not the answer?

Nasal polyp does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "Dry mucosa only" not the answer?

Dry mucosa only does not match the stated cardiology feature.

Why is "Fixed pupil" not the answer?

Fixed pupil has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Peripheral edema is directly supported by the key information.

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.