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 laboratory test reflects average glycemic control over recent months?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Hemoglobin A1c

The key Endocrinology principle supports Hemoglobin A1c; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Hemoglobin A1c (correct)

    Correct. Hemoglobin A1c is directly supported by the key information.

  • B. Troponin

    Troponin does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • C. INR

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

  • D. Serum amylase

    Serum amylase does not match the stated endocrinology feature.

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 A, Hemoglobin A1c. The key Endocrinology principle supports Hemoglobin A1c; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Troponin" not the answer?

Troponin does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "INR" not the answer?

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

Why is "Serum amylase" not the answer?

Serum amylase does not match the stated endocrinology feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrinology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hemoglobin A1c 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 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.