Respiratory medicine: 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 · Respiratory medicine

Sample item

What test demonstrates reversible airflow obstruction in asthma?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Spirometry

Spirometry before and after bronchodilator can demonstrate reversible airflow limitation, supporting an asthma diagnosis when interpreted with symptoms and clinical context.

Option by option

  • A. Mammography

    Mammography images breast tissue.

  • B. Fundoscopy

    Fundoscopy examines retina and optic disc.

  • C. Colonoscopy

    Colonoscopy visualizes the large bowel.

  • D. Spirometry (correct)

    Correct: spirometry assesses airflow and bronchodilator reversibility.

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 Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Spirometry. Spirometry before and after bronchodilator can demonstrate reversible airflow limitation, supporting an asthma diagnosis when interpreted with symptoms and clinical context.

Why is "Mammography" not the answer?

Mammography images breast tissue.

Why is "Fundoscopy" not the answer?

Fundoscopy examines retina and optic disc.

Why is "Colonoscopy" not the answer?

Colonoscopy visualizes the large bowel.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Respiratory medicine in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: spirometry assesses airflow and bronchodilator reversibility.

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 Respiratory medicine?

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.