Stomach and duodenum: practice question

A General Surgery 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 Surgery · Stomach and duodenum

Sample item

What complication can follow a chronic peptic ulcer?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Perforation

The key Stomach and duodenum principle supports Perforation; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Otitis

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

  • B. Perforation (correct)

    Correct. Perforation is directly supported by the key information.

  • C. Astigmatism

    Astigmatism does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • D. Cataract

    Cataract does not match the stated stomach and duodenum 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 Surgery question?

The best answer is B, Perforation. The key Stomach and duodenum principle supports Perforation; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Otitis" not the answer?

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

Why is "Astigmatism" not the answer?

Astigmatism does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract does not match the stated stomach and duodenum feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Stomach and duodenum in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Perforation 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 Stomach and duodenum?

Learn classic signs and eponyms alongside what they diagnose. Then use the flashcards and the other General Surgery 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.