Hematology: 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 · Hematology

Sample item

What symptom commonly occurs with anemia?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Fatigue and pallor

Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in anemia can cause fatigue, exertional dyspnea, palpitations, and pallor depending on severity and rate of onset.

Option by option

  • A. Acute red eye

    Red eye is not a usual anemia symptom.

  • B. Painless jaundice only

    Jaundice may occur in hemolysis but is not universal anemia presentation.

  • C. Fatigue and pallor (correct)

    Correct: fatigue and pallor are common anemia features.

  • D. Hearing gain

    Anemia does not improve hearing.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Fatigue and pallor. Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in anemia can cause fatigue, exertional dyspnea, palpitations, and pallor depending on severity and rate of onset.

Why is "Acute red eye" not the answer?

Red eye is not a usual anemia symptom.

Why is "Painless jaundice only" not the answer?

Jaundice may occur in hemolysis but is not universal anemia presentation.

Why is "Hearing gain" not the answer?

Anemia does not improve hearing.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: fatigue and pallor are common anemia features.

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 Hematology?

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.