Rheumatology: 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 · Rheumatology

Sample item

What feature helps distinguish systemic lupus erythematosus from isolated mechanical pain?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Multisystem autoimmune features

The key Rheumatology principle supports Multisystem autoimmune features; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Normal rash-free state

    Normal rash-free state has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

  • B. Pain only after exertion

    Pain only after exertion does not match the stated rheumatology feature.

  • C. Multisystem autoimmune features (correct)

    Correct. Multisystem autoimmune features is directly supported by the key information.

  • D. No laboratory abnormalities ever

    No laboratory abnormalities ever does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Multisystem autoimmune features. The key Rheumatology principle supports Multisystem autoimmune features; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Normal rash-free state" not the answer?

Normal rash-free state has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

Why is "Pain only after exertion" not the answer?

Pain only after exertion does not match the stated rheumatology feature.

Why is "No laboratory abnormalities ever" not the answer?

No laboratory abnormalities ever does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rheumatology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Multisystem autoimmune features 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 Rheumatology?

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.