Abnormal uterine bleeding: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Abnormal uterine bleeding

Sample item

What is an important first test in reproductive-age abnormal uterine bleeding?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Pregnancy test

Pregnancy-related causes must be considered first in reproductive-age bleeding because they may be urgent, including ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage, before other structural or endocrine causes are investigated.

Option by option

  • A. Audiogram

    Audiometry evaluates hearing.

  • B. Spirometry

    Spirometry evaluates airflow.

  • C. Fundoscopy

    Fundoscopy examines the retina and optic disc.

  • D. Pregnancy test (correct)

    Correct: pregnancy testing is an essential initial step.

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 OBG question?

The best answer is D, Pregnancy test. Pregnancy-related causes must be considered first in reproductive-age bleeding because they may be urgent, including ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage, before other structural or endocrine causes are investigated.

Why is "Audiogram" not the answer?

Audiometry evaluates hearing.

Why is "Spirometry" not the answer?

Spirometry evaluates airflow.

Why is "Fundoscopy" not the answer?

Fundoscopy examines the retina and optic disc.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Abnormal uterine bleeding in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: pregnancy testing is an essential initial step.

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 Abnormal uterine bleeding?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.