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 symptom may indicate adrenal insufficiency?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Fatigue with postural dizziness

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

Option by option

  • A. Persistent euphoria

    Persistent euphoria does not match the stated endocrinology feature.

  • B. Painless nosebleed

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

  • C. Hearing improvement

    Hearing improvement does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • D. Fatigue with postural dizziness (correct)

    Correct. Fatigue with postural dizziness 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, Fatigue with postural dizziness. The key Endocrinology principle supports Fatigue with postural dizziness; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Persistent euphoria" not the answer?

Persistent euphoria does not match the stated endocrinology feature.

Why is "Painless nosebleed" not the answer?

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

Why is "Hearing improvement" not the answer?

Hearing improvement does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrinology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Fatigue with postural dizziness 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.