Respiratory medicine: 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 · Respiratory medicine

Sample item

What is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Sudden shortness of breath

The key Respiratory medicine principle supports Sudden shortness of breath; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Chronic ear itch

    Chronic ear itch does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • B. Painless visual blurring

    Painless visual blurring has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

  • C. Progressive hair loss

    Progressive hair loss does not match the stated respiratory medicine feature.

  • D. Sudden shortness of breath (correct)

    Correct. Sudden shortness of breath is directly supported by the key information.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Sudden shortness of breath. The key Respiratory medicine principle supports Sudden shortness of breath; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Chronic ear itch" not the answer?

Chronic ear itch does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "Painless visual blurring" not the answer?

Painless visual blurring has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

Why is "Progressive hair loss" not the answer?

Progressive hair loss does not match the stated respiratory medicine feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Respiratory medicine in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Sudden shortness of breath 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 Respiratory medicine?

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.