Endocrinology: 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 · Endocrinology

Sample item

What laboratory test reflects average glucose control over recent months?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Hemoglobin A1c

Hemoglobin A1c reflects glycation of red-cell hemoglobin over its lifespan and therefore estimates average glycemic exposure over roughly two to three months.

Option by option

  • A. Troponin

    Troponin reflects myocardial injury.

  • B. Serum lipase

    Lipase supports assessment of pancreatic injury.

  • C. INR

    INR assesses warfarin-related coagulation effect.

  • D. Hemoglobin A1c (correct)

    Correct: HbA1c estimates recent long-term glycemic exposure.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Hemoglobin A1c. Hemoglobin A1c reflects glycation of red-cell hemoglobin over its lifespan and therefore estimates average glycemic exposure over roughly two to three months.

Why is "Troponin" not the answer?

Troponin reflects myocardial injury.

Why is "Serum lipase" not the answer?

Lipase supports assessment of pancreatic injury.

Why is "INR" not the answer?

INR assesses warfarin-related coagulation effect.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrinology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: HbA1c estimates recent long-term glycemic exposure.

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 Endocrinology?

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.