Hematology: 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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Sample item

Which dietary history commonly contributes to iron deficiency in toddlers?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Excess cow's milk with limited iron-rich foods

Excess cow's milk can displace iron-rich foods and may contribute to iron deficiency in toddlers, so diet history and appropriate evaluation guide prevention and treatment.

Option by option

  • A. Adequate iron supplementation

    Appropriate supplements reduce, rather than cause, deficiency risk.

  • B. Normal varied diet with legumes

    A varied diet with legumes can provide dietary iron.

  • C. Excess cow's milk with limited iron-rich foods (correct)

    Correct: excessive milk with poor iron intake is a common risk pattern.

  • D. Regular intake of fortified cereals

    Fortified cereals can contribute useful iron intake.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is C, Excess cow's milk with limited iron-rich foods. Excess cow's milk can displace iron-rich foods and may contribute to iron deficiency in toddlers, so diet history and appropriate evaluation guide prevention and treatment.

Why is "Adequate iron supplementation" not the answer?

Appropriate supplements reduce, rather than cause, deficiency risk.

Why is "Normal varied diet with legumes" not the answer?

A varied diet with legumes can provide dietary iron.

Why is "Regular intake of fortified cereals" not the answer?

Fortified cereals can contribute useful iron intake.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: excessive milk with poor iron intake is a common risk pattern.

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?

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.