Hematology: 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 · Hematology

Sample item

What laboratory feature supports iron deficiency anemia?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Low ferritin

The key Hematology principle supports Low ferritin; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Low sodium

    Low sodium does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • B. Low ferritin (correct)

    Correct. Low ferritin is directly supported by the key information.

  • C. High bilirubin only

    High bilirubin only does not match the stated hematology feature.

  • D. High calcium

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

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Low ferritin. The key Hematology principle supports Low ferritin; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Low sodium" not the answer?

Low sodium does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "High bilirubin only" not the answer?

High bilirubin only does not match the stated hematology feature.

Why is "High calcium" not the answer?

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

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Low ferritin 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 Hematology?

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.