Neonatology: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Neonatology

Sample item

What commonly causes physiologic jaundice in newborns?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Immature bilirubin conjugation

Physiologic newborn jaundice reflects high red-cell turnover and immature hepatic bilirubin conjugation, usually appearing after the first day of life.

Option by option

  • A. Iron overload

    Iron overload is not the usual neonatal mechanism.

  • B. Bacterial meningitis always

    Meningitis is not the usual cause of physiologic jaundice.

  • C. Immature bilirubin conjugation (correct)

    Correct: immature conjugation contributes to physiologic jaundice.

  • D. Congenital cataract

    Cataract does not affect bilirubin metabolism.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is C, Immature bilirubin conjugation. Physiologic newborn jaundice reflects high red-cell turnover and immature hepatic bilirubin conjugation, usually appearing after the first day of life.

Why is "Iron overload" not the answer?

Iron overload is not the usual neonatal mechanism.

Why is "Bacterial meningitis always" not the answer?

Meningitis is not the usual cause of physiologic jaundice.

Why is "Congenital cataract" not the answer?

Cataract does not affect bilirubin metabolism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neonatology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: immature conjugation contributes to physiologic jaundice.

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 Neonatology?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.