Cardiology: 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 · Cardiology

Sample item

What test is obtained promptly for suspected acute coronary syndrome?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Electrocardiogram

An electrocardiogram can rapidly identify ischemic changes or arrhythmias in acute chest pain and guides time-sensitive coronary syndrome management.

Option by option

  • A. DEXA scan

    DEXA scan measures bone mineral density.

  • B. Otoscopy

    Otoscopy examines the ear canal and tympanic membrane.

  • C. Spirometry

    Spirometry measures respiratory airflow rather than myocardial ischemia.

  • D. Electrocardiogram (correct)

    Correct: ECG is an immediate test for suspected acute coronary syndrome.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram can rapidly identify ischemic changes or arrhythmias in acute chest pain and guides time-sensitive coronary syndrome management.

Why is "DEXA scan" not the answer?

DEXA scan measures bone mineral density.

Why is "Otoscopy" not the answer?

Otoscopy examines the ear canal and tympanic membrane.

Why is "Spirometry" not the answer?

Spirometry measures respiratory airflow rather than myocardial ischemia.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: ECG is an immediate test for suspected acute coronary syndrome.

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 Cardiology?

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.